Two Colorado cities pass data center moratoriums
Brighton and Lafayette, Colorado, approved temporary moratoriums blocking new data center applications. Brighton's ban lasts one year, while Lafayette's lasts 18 months; Littleton and Fort Collins also advanced six-month moratoriums that require additional votes and public hearings.
Brighton and Lafayette city officials approved temporary bans on new data center applications amid growing concerns among Colorado communities about data center development. Brighton's moratorium will remain in place for one year, while Lafayette's will last 18 months.
Littleton and Fort Collins also considered six-month moratoriums. Those measures still require another vote and a public hearing before they become official, reflecting a broader trend of Front Range communities pausing data center applications while evaluating the impact of development.