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.
Grand County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Grand County has enacted a temporary pause of up to 180 days on accepting and processing applications for data centers and related infrastructure; it is not a permanent ban and does not address existing facilities’ operations.
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current law · County measurePauses for up to 180 days the County’s acceptance and processing of applications for data centers, data center power plants, and associated digital infrastructure to allow permanent land-use standards to be completed and appropriate locations to be determined (meeting minutes).Grand County Temporary Land Use Regulation — Data Centers (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause the County’s acceptance and processing of applications for data centers, related power plants, and digital infrastructure for up to 180 days, causing a substantial development delay (the temporary pause). It is not a permanent ban and does not describe limits on operating existing facilities.
Timing
- Ends
- up to 180 days after adoption
The temporary pause on accepting and processing applications for data centers, data center power plants, and associated digital infrastructure is effective immediately and lasts for up to 180 days. The sources do not state an exact calendar expiration date.
People behind it
- Commissioner Mary McGannWebsite
Moved to approve the temporary land-use regulation pausing applications for data centers and associated digital infrastructure.
- Andrew JacksonWebsite
Presented the temporary land-use regulation as Planning and Zoning Director and conveyed staff’s recommendation for approval.
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A temporary moratorium, effective immediately and lasting up to 180 days, pauses the County’s acceptance and processing of applications for data centers, data-center power plants, and associated digital infrastructure.
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