Manitowoc County, WI — 18-Month Data Center Moratorium
Manitowoc County, WI · Manitowoc County, WI 18-month data-center moratorium (April 28, 2026)
The Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Board unanimously voted April 28, 2026 to impose an 18-month moratorium barring the county from accepting applications or issuing permits for data-center construction while permanent regulations are developed. The moratorium was prompted by developer interest from the towns of Two Creeks, Two Rivers, and Mishicot.
Technical detail
Manitowoc County Board resolution adopted April 28, 2026 (unanimous vote). The ordinance prohibits the county from accepting applications or issuing permits for data-center construction or siting for 18 months, or until permanent data-center regulations are adopted, whichever is sooner. Applies to areas under county zoning authority. The Planning & Park Commission recommended the measure in March 2026.
Who is protected: Manitowoc County, WI residents and surrounding communities in county-zoned areas
Who must comply: Data-center developers seeking construction permits or siting approvals in Manitowoc County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Manitowoc County, WI |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-04-29 |
| Enacted | 2026-04-28 |
| Citation | Manitowoc County, WI 18-month data-center moratorium (April 28, 2026) |
| Enforced by | Manitowoc County / Planning & Park Commission |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Permit/application denial during the moratorium |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-24 |
| Official source | Manitowoc County Board approves 18-month data center moratorium — WPR ↗ |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- SB 484 (FL Data Center Costs) · In effect
- Maine Data Center Moratorium (vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Siting Bill (Vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Tax Exemption · In effect
- VA Data Center Cost-Allocation Law · In effect
- Texas SB 6 (Data Center Grid Law) · In effect
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