Missoula County Study Points to Zoning as Possible Tool for Data Centers
Missoula County has presented its findings from a data center study, suggesting that zoning could be a method for regulating such facilities.
Missoula, MT, October 28, 2026 —
Missoula County has presented findings from a study of data centers, with the findings suggesting that zoning could be one method for regulating such facilities. The summary of the presentation does not specify what zoning measures the study considered or recommend.
Details about the study are limited. The information provided does not identify when or where the findings were presented, who conducted the study, or what evidence and analysis it included. It also does not state whether the county has adopted any zoning changes or begun a process to do so.
The presentation indicates that zoning is being considered as a possible regulatory approach, but it does not establish what rules might apply to data centers or how such rules would be developed. No information was provided about facility proposals, community feedback, potential impacts, or the county’s next steps.
It is also unclear whether the study examined other approaches to regulating data centers, or whether it compared zoning with alternatives. The available summary does not include specific findings beyond the possible role of zoning.
Accordingly, the presentation marks a discussion of a potential method rather than confirmation of a new county policy. Further details about the study’s conclusions, recommendations, and any subsequent county action were not provided.
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