Indy councilors to vote on temporary ban on new data centers
Indianapolis councilors are set to vote on a temporary ban on new data centers in Marion County. This follows a committee's approval of a measure to pause development while the city researches community impacts. The city recently adopted new zoning rules concerning setbacks, screening, noise, and generator testing.
Indianapolis councilors are scheduled to vote on a proposed temporary ban on new data centers in Marion County. The vote comes after a committee recently passed a measure that would pause new data center construction within the county to allow the city time to research their impacts on communities.
The proposed moratorium could last until December 31st of next year. This initiative follows the city's prior adoption of new zoning regulations addressing various aspects of data center development, including setbacks, screening requirements, noise levels, and generator testing protocols.