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Data Center Companion Ordinance
Data Center Companion Ordinance
As interest in data center development continues to grow, the City Council has directed staff to draft an ordinance that establishes expectations beyond zoning and building codes to help minimize impacts and ensure development aligns with community priorities.
Following the recent public workshop and community survey on the development of a proposed Data Center Companion Ordinance, City staff are beginning the drafting process. After preparing an initial draft, the City will host a second public workshop for the community to review and comment on the potential ordinance.
For questions, contact the Economic Development Office at (608) 755‑3059.
City of Janesville Data Center Council Workshops
The City of Janesville hosted a series of Council Workshops focused on key topics surrounding data center development. The informational sessions were structured to provide the City Council and community members with information from subject matter experts from around the state.
The workshop schedule included:
- Monday, February 9: Focus on Energy - Watch the Workshop on YouTube
- Monday, February 23: Economic and Tax Impacts - Watch the Workshop on YouTube
- Monday, March 9: Wisconsin Data Center Coalition - Watch the Workshop on YouTube
- Monday, March 23: Water Usage - Watch the Workshop on YouTube
Media Interviews
- Interview with Katie Myers
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview - November 26, 2025
- Park Place Views Featuring City Manager Kevin Lahner - December 2025
- Park Place Views Featuring Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn - January 2026
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview - January 7, 2026
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview with the Executive Director of the WI Datacenter Coalition
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview with City Manager Lahner and Coleman Peiffer
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview with Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview - Data Center Discussions
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview with Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn
Additional Information
For questions, contact the City Manager’s Office at (608) 755-3177.