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.
Wabash County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Wabash County’s enacted measure temporarily pauses data-center applications and permits in unincorporated areas until zoning rules are added or 18 months, whichever comes first. It would also apply in LaFontaine, Lagro, and Roann only if those towns adopt it.
Rating from Indiana statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Wabash County.
Specific to Wabash County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasProhibits accepting, processing, or approving permits for data centers and related facilities in unincorporated Wabash County until zoning rules are adopted or 18 months have passed.Indiana Wabash County Ordinance No. 2026-85-08 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the measure would pause applications and permits for data center projects and related facilities in unincorporated Wabash County; it would also apply in LaFontaine, Lagro, and Roann if those towns adopt it. The pause would last until data-center zoning rules are added or 18 months, whichever comes first, making this a substantial temporary barrier to building or expanding data centers (up to 18 months).
Timing
- Ends
- When the Zoning Ordinance is amended to regulate data center projects, or 18 months from the date of adoption, whichever occurs sooner.
The moratorium applies to applications and permits for structures related to data center projects in the unincorporated areas of Wabash County. The ordinance does not state an extension condition.
People behind it
- Wabash County Plan Commission
Initiated the proposal for the temporary moratorium and certified its favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
- Wabash County Board of Commissioners
Adopted the ordinance imposing the temporary moratorium on data center-related applications and permits.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
Imposes a temporary moratorium in all zoning districts in unincorporated Wabash County on accepting, processing, or approving applications and permits—including improvement location permits—for any structure related to a data center project, including construction or operation of data centers and appurtenant facilities.
The moratorium remains in effect until the zoning ordinance is amended to regulate data center projects or for 18 months after adoption, whichever occurs first.
The moratorium applies in the incorporated towns of LaFontaine, Lagro, and Roann only if the appropriate legislative body separately adopts the ordinance.
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