Homewood City Council to discuss data center moratoriums, zoning regulations

Homewood City Council to discuss data center moratoriums, zoning regulations

News Clipthehomewoodstar.com·Homewood, Jefferson County, AL·6/7/2026

The Homewood City Council is scheduled to discuss potential moratoriums and zoning regulations concerning data centers at its upcoming meeting. These items will be addressed during a work session on June 8, with the possibility of being carried into the subsequent action meeting.

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The Homewood City Council is set to convene on Monday, June 8, for a work session where it will consider potential moratoriums and zoning regulations pertaining to data centers. These discussions were prompted by specific requests made to the council and are among several items on the agenda.

Following the work session, any items introduced could advance to the council's 6 p.m. action meeting for further consideration. Other matters scheduled for discussion include a proposed $792,000 agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority for microtransit services, an agreement with CB&A Construction for pedestrian tunnel improvements under U.S. 31, and a potential early retirement incentive program for city employees.