(La Porte County, IN) - A proposed data center ordinance for La Porte County seems to be nearing the finish line.

Last night, the La Porte County Planning Commission voted to have a data center committee review a rough draft of the ordinance next week for possible changes. If approved, the proposed ordinance will go before the planning commission next month for a public hearing and possible vote.

The planning commission meeting next month is scheduled for March 24 at 6 p.m.

A data center ordinance is being put together to restrict where such facilities can locate due to a desire to keep them away from areas like residential neighborhoods.

The La Porte County Commissioners have already gone on record as encouraging any data centers seeking approval to go up at the Kingsbury Industrial Park.