One-year data center moratorium approved in Town of Tonawanda

One-year data center moratorium approved in Town of Tonawanda

News ClipAudacy·Tonawanda, Erie County, NY·8/4/2026

The Town of Tonawanda Town Board unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers. During this period, building permit applications and requests for site plan approvals cannot be filed, accepted, or processed by the town. This action effectively halts new data center development for the next year.

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Gov: Town of Tonawanda Town Board
The Town of Tonawanda Town Board unanimously approved a one-year ban on new data centers Monday night. During the one-year period, building permit applications and requests for site plan approvals cannot be filed, accepted, or processed by the town. | WBEN