The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Christian County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Christian County’s restrictions are marked enacted, though one is labeled proposed; they temporarily block permits for new data centers and expansions, appear to leave existing facilities operating, and give conflicting information about when they end.
Rating from Illinois statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Christian County.
Specific to Christian County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasTemporarily prohibits data center construction in Christian County until 2027 while the county studies the issue and develops rules, unless it decides otherwise.Christian County Proposed Data Center Zoning Text Amendment (2026)
What this means
The temporary restriction would stop new data center construction and expansions in Christian County while officials develop rules, creating a major barrier to projects. It does not appear to stop existing data centers from operating, and it may end in 2027 or earlier.
Timing
- Ends
- until 2027, or unless a further discussion reaches an alternate decision
People behind it
- Christian County Board
Approved the temporary restriction on data center construction.
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Temporarily restricts data center construction in Christian County until 2027, unless further discussion leads to an alternative decision (until 2027).
Sources
current law · County measureTemporarily restricts building permits for data centers while the county reviews its zoning rules and considers updates.Christian County Resolution RF-025C-010 (2025)
What this means
The measure would temporarily stop permits for data center construction while the county reviews its zoning code, creating a significant obstacle to building or expanding facilities (temporary restriction on issuing building permits). It gives no end date and does not describe limits on operating existing data centers, so the practical impact is serious but uncertain.
Timing
- Ends
- until the Zoning Board of Appeals updates the Zoning Code, if necessary
The measure temporarily restricts issuing building permits related to data centers. No fixed calendar expiration date or extension condition is stated.
People behind it
- Clint Gabriel
Moved in committee to refer the data center regulation resolution for review.
- David Buckles
Seconded the committee motion to refer the data center regulation resolution.
- Clint Epley
Moved at the County Board meeting to approve Resolution R2025 CB 010 imposing temporary restrictions on data center construction.
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- Miranda McKown
Seconded the County Board motion to approve Resolution R2025 CB 010.
- Highway/Building/Grounds/Environmental/Zoning and Welfare Committee
Reviewed the data center regulation and referred it to the Executive, Personnel, Liquor, and Legislative Committee.
- Executive, Personnel, Liquor, and Legislative Committee
Designated to review the draft data center regulation and refer it to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Zoning Board of Appeals
Designated to review and potentially update the Zoning Code concerning data centers.
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Temporarily restricts the issuance of building permits for data-center construction until the Zoning Board of Appeals updates the County Zoning Code, if necessary.
Sources
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