In effect
Limited protection
Otoe County, NE — One-year moratorium on new data center permits (Interim Ordinance 26-2)
Otoe County, NE · One-year moratorium on new data center permits (Interim Ordinance 26-2)
Otoe County commissioners adopted a one-year moratorium suspending permits needed for new data centers to give officials time to update the county's comprehensive development plan.
Technical detail
Otoe County commissioners adopted a one-year moratorium suspending permits needed for new data centers to give officials time to update the county's comprehensive development plan.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Otoe County, NE |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-05-20 |
| Citation | One-year moratorium on new data center permits (Interim Ordinance 26-2) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Otoe County commissioners pass moratorium, data center or not (1011 Now) ↗ |
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