Expired
Limited protection
Oliver County, ND — Oliver County 180-day data center construction moratorium (repealed)
Oliver County, ND · Oliver County 180-day data center construction moratorium (repealed)
Oliver County commissioners adopted a 180-day moratorium on data center development in March 2026 but repealed it at a May 1, 2026 special meeting, clearing the way for Applied Digital's rezoning application.
Technical detail
Oliver County commissioners adopted a 180-day moratorium on data center development in March 2026 but repealed it at a May 1, 2026 special meeting, clearing the way for Applied Digital's rezoning application.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Oliver County, ND |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | Expired |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Citation | Oliver County 180-day data center construction moratorium (repealed) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Oliver County Commissioners repeal moratorium on data centers (KFYR-TV) ↗ |
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