Nothing reported in Wausau City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Wausau City votes on zoning. The Marathon County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
Wausau adopted its first data center zoning rules, 11-0. Stand-alone data centers need a special permit and can only go in medium and heavy industrial areas, at least 200 feet from homes. Applicants must explain water, power, wastewater and noise.
July 14, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Wausau City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Wausau City: Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (company) or Northern States Power Co. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Wisconsin.