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.
Sevier County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Sevier County’s enacted temporary rule pauses acceptance and processing of data center applications for 180 days, delaying new projects and expansions requiring approval. It does not stop existing data centers from operating.
Rating from Utah statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Sevier County.
Specific to Sevier County only.
current law · County measureEstablishes a temporary land-use moratorium adopted on July 13, 2026, that prohibits accepting or processing applications for data centers, data center power plants, and solar power plants for 180 days.Sevier County Ordinance 2026-7-1
What this means
The county adopted a temporary rule that stops it from accepting or processing data center applications for 180 days. This would significantly delay new projects and expansions needing approval, though it does not prohibit existing data centers from operating.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
The temporary moratorium prohibits accepting or processing applications for data centers, data center power plants, and solar power plants.
People behind it
- Sevier County CommissionWebsite
Adopted Ordinance 2026-7-1, which temporarily prohibits accepting or processing applications for data centers, data center power plants, and solar power plants.
- Casey JewkesWebsite
County Attorney tasked with working on an ordinance establishing parameters and requirements for future data centers.
- Jason MackelprangWebsite
Zoning Administrator tasked with working on an ordinance establishing parameters and requirements for future data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
For 180 days, the county prohibits accepting or processing applications for data centers, data center power plants, and solar power plants. temporary land use regulation prohibiting applications for data centers
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