Pinson pauses new data center proposals for one year

News Clip0:20WVTM 13 News·Pinson, Jefferson County, AL·8/7/2026

Pinson city officials have enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center proposals, including hyperscale projects. This pause allows them time to review existing zoning ordinances related to data centers.

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Pinson city officials have enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center proposals, including hyperscale projects. This pause will allow the city to review its current zoning ordinances that pertain to data centers. Officials stated that while data centers are not new to the area, they want to ensure appropriate regulations are in place. The moratorium is set to last for one year.

The action was taken to give the local government time to assess and potentially update the rules governing data center development within the city.