Indy council committee advances data center pause
An Indianapolis council committee advanced a proposal to create a "Special Use" zoning district for data centers. This proposal includes a temporary moratorium on new data center developments. It also introduces new guardrails and reporting requirements for future data centers.
The Indianapolis City-County Council committee has advanced Proposal 238, which seeks to establish a "Special Use" zoning district specifically for data centers. A key component of this proposal is the inclusion of a temporary moratorium, or pause, on new data center developments within the city.
In addition to the development pause, Proposal 238 introduces new "guardrails" and mandates specific reporting requirements for data center operations. This legislative effort aims to regulate the burgeoning data center industry in Indianapolis, addressing concerns related to their impact on local infrastructure and resources.