Linn County enacts data center moratorium and speed limit changes
The county's July 10 Week in Review highlights recent policy updates affecting unincorporated areas and local roads.
Linn County passed a temporary moratorium on data center development in unincorporated areas, according to a county news release.
New speed limit changes on select Linn County roads took effect July 2, the county announced.
The Linn County Treasurer’s Office now requires or offers appointments for all services, according to its June announcement.
These updates appear in the county’s Week in Review eNewsletter published July 10.
Residents in Cedar Rapids and surrounding Linn County areas can review the changes on the county website for details on development rules, road travel, and office visits.
The moratorium was approved July 1. Speed limit adjustments and the treasurer policy were also covered in separate county releases linked from the newsletter.
Sources
- 1.Read our Latest Week in Review — Linn County, Iowa
- 2.Linn County Passes Temporary Data Center Moratorium for Unincorporated Linn County — Linn County, Iowa
- 3.Speed Limit Changes Now in Effect on Some Linn County Roads — Linn County, Iowa
- 4.Appointments Now Available for All Services at the Linn County Treasurer’s Office — Linn County, Iowa
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