Data centers in Nebraska local government
What Nebraska city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
25 Nebraska meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Nebraska with the most data centers activity
- Louisville, NE (9)
- Imperial, NE (5)
- Fairbury, NE (3)
- Memphis, NE (2)
- Clay County, NE (2)
- Cherry County, NE (1)
- Cass County, NE (1)
- St. Paul, NE (1)
- Carroll, NE (1)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to vote on data center text amendment to Land Development Code
The Louisville Metro Planning Commission will hold a business session to consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers. The amendment, requested by Louisville Metro, applies to all council districts. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings.
County to decide on animal feeding operation regulations
The Cherry County Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on regulations for animal feeding operations, as well as to discuss data center and solar regulations. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes.
County board to hold public hearings on data center zoning amendment and moratorium
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two resolutions related to data centers: one proposing an amendment to Section 8.25 of the zoning code, and another proposing a land use moratorium on data centers. The board will also consider several action items, including a temporary road use…
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on data center zoning text amendment
The Louisville Metro Planning Commission is holding a special public hearing to consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers. The amendment, requested by Louisville Metro, would apply to all council districts. The commission will hear public comment and discuss the proposed change, but…
Planning Commission to consider Land Development Code amendment for data centers
The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the Land Development Code. The request concerns data centers and applies to all council districts.
Land code amendment
The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers. The meeting will include a public hearing. The amendment is proposed by Louisville Metro and affects all council districts. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the public hearing…
Planning and Zoning Committee to vote on three alley and road closures and a data center moratorium
The Louisville Metro Planning and Zoning Committee will review and potentially vote on three ordinances to close alleys and roads, and one ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on certain development applications related to data centers and telecommunication hotels. The meeting is held via video teleconference at…
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on data center code amendments
The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers.
Council to approve $7.1M lease for solid waste vehicles and equipment
The Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee will consider two resolutions authorizing a $7.1 million master equipment lease to purchase vehicles and equipment, including solid waste vehicles, funded through debt. The committee will also vote on accepting a $581,840 federal grant for the Memphis Airport…
Clay County Board of Supervisors to discuss data center moratorium
The Board of Supervisors will receive monthly and quarterly reports from county department heads. The meeting includes discussions on a potential moratorium on data centers and the dissolution of townships.
Committee discusses rezoning for Mount Holly Road and a data center moratorium
The committee will consider a zoning ordinance for property at 603 Mount Holly Road. They will also review a proposed temporary moratorium on telecommunication hotels and data centers, and a resolution to designate part of Chamberlain Lane as a scenic corridor.
Board extends data center moratorium and approves $8.3M bridge grant application
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to extend the temporary moratorium on data center facilities in unincorporated areas for 10 months and 15 days. The board will also authorize a federal grant application for the Picacho Road Bridge Replacement Project and approve special tax levies…
Clay County Board to discuss data centers and potential moratorium
The Clay County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss data centers and a related resolution for a moratorium. The board will also review department operations, finances, and a NEMA 2025 agreement.
Committee reviews downtown noise limits and data center policies
The St. Paul Policy Committee will discuss two items: proposed updates to downtown noise ordinances and the city's approach to data center development. These agenda items are scheduled for discussion rather than immediate voting. Staff will present background materials and the committee will determine next steps for…
Council to discuss short-term rental enforcement and datacenter zoning
The Planning and Zoning Committee will hear an update on strengthening enforcement of the Short-term Rental Ordinance, a item held from the June 23 meeting. They will also discuss datacenter zoning plans. Both items are citywide and were requested by council members Spinosa and Cooper-Sutton.
Board votes on data center moratorium and 6.39-acre lease at 450 W. Aten Road
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will vote on an urgency interim ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on data center facilities in unincorporated areas. The board will also hold a public hearing to lease a 6.39-acre property at 450 W. Aten Road and approve a three-year Behavioral Health Services Act…
Panel discusses data center regulations, considers moratorium
The committee will hold a special discussion on recently published data center regulations. They will consider an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on rezoning and permits for telecom hotels and data centers. Other items include a zoning change at 524 Baxter Avenue, amendments to digital billboard rules, and…
Board to consider Axon contract, data center resolution, and $636K spay/neuter grant
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, starting with a closed session on litigation and labor negotiations. The public portion includes a proclamation, public comment, and several action items, including a proposed resolution on data centers, a contract with Axon…
Moratorium on data center rezonings and digital billboard rules discussed
The committee is considering five ordinances: a temporary moratorium on rezoning and development applications for telecommunication hotels and data centers, an amendment to allow digital display off-premises signs (billboards), and three property-specific zoning/plan cases. The moratorium would pause related…
Commissioners to decide on FY27 crime-fighting grant and data-center rules
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve a $489,469 state grant for criminal intelligence work, and review proposed zoning changes for retirement homes and data centers. The meeting also includes briefings on these topics.
Board holds special meeting for Imperial Data Center informational presentation
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on March 26, 2026, at the County Administration Center. The only substantive agenda item was an informational presentation regarding the Imperial Data Center. No votes, ordinances, or financial decisions were listed on the agenda.
Imperial County holds informational workshop on data centers
This is an informational workshop, not a public hearing for any specific project. The county will present an overview of data centers, covering topics such as location, traffic, water use, air quality, ratepayer impacts, employment, and economic impacts. Public comment and questions will be limited to 3 minutes per…
Commission to discuss data center zoning, conditional use permits, off-site parking
The Fairbury Planning Commission will meet on May 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a request for off-site parking at 1305 Oak Street and consider amendments to the zoning regulations regarding conditional use permits, definitions, land use categories, industrial performance standards, and data centers. The commission…
Planning Commission to consider zoning amendments on conditional use permits and data centers
The Fairbury Planning Commission will discuss and potentially recommend amendments to the City's Zoning Regulations. One set of amendments targets Sections 6.05 and 6.06 on Conditional Use Permits. Another set addresses definitions, land use categories, performance standards for industrial uses, and new regulations…
Planning Commission to discuss zoning changes for data centers
The Fairbury Planning Commission will discuss and possibly recommend amendments to the City's Zoning Regulations, including definitions, land use categories, and a new section on data centers. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.