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.
Village of Cottage Grove
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Cottage Grove pauses permits for up to 12 months for new data centers over 10,000 square feet as the main use, excluding existing operations and earlier complete applications.
Rating from Wisconsin statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Village of Cottage Grove.
current law · Village of Cottage GroveCottage Grove Ordinance 13-2026 declares a temporary moratorium on permit applications and approvals for data centers as a principal and primary use with floor area greater than 10,000 square feet.Village of Cottage Grove Data-Center Moratorium Ordinance (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause permits for new data centers over 10,000 square feet when the data center is the main use, for up to 12 months. That is a substantial temporary barrier to building or expanding qualifying centers, though existing operations and complete applications submitted before the effective date are not covered.
Timing
Lasts twelve (12) months following the effective date, or until approval or final rejection of a regulating ordinance, whichever occurs earlier. Publication date and exact expiration are unverified.
People behind it
- Cynthia Kelm-Nelson
Village President named on ordinance.
- Lisa Kalata
Village Clerk named on ordinance.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Pauses receipt of applications for, and issuance of land use, occupancy, site plan, zoning and building permits for covered principal-use data centers.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions2
Allows permits for data centers that serve another principal use.
Protects a complete application, including payment of all appropriate fees submitted before the effective date, under ordinances in place at application.
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