Story County IA Data Center Moratorium + Ordinance 330 (Code Amendment)
Story County, IA · Initial moratorium 2025-06-17 (expires ≤2025-12-31)
On June 17, 2025, Story County (IA) imposed a temporary moratorium on data-center development in unincorporated areas, with an expiration on or before December 31, 2025. On November 25, 2025, the County Board of Supervisors authorized a one-time extension. On March 3, 2026 the Board approved Ordinance 330 (case TA26-000002) on first consideration as recommended by Planning and Zoning, while removing certain proposed supplemental data-center standards.
Technical detail
Initial moratorium 2025-06-17 (expires ≤2025-12-31). Extension 2025-11-25. Ordinance 330 first consideration 2026-03-03; case number TA26-000002. Technical assistance from Great Plains Institute and NACo Rural Energy Academy.
Who is protected: Story County, IA residents
Who must comply: Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Story County, IA
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Story County, IA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2025-06-17 |
| Enacted | 2025-06-17 |
| Citation | Initial moratorium 2025-06-17 (expires ≤2025-12-31) |
| Enforced by | Story County, IA government |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Story County Planning and Development — agenda item (Ordinance 330 / TA26-000002) ↗ |
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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