Leeds city council passes moratorium on data centers
The Leeds City Council in Alabama has passed a one-year moratorium on all property development approvals and permits for data center campuses. This decision follows resident concerns about potential data center developments and aims to allow the city to update its zoning ordinance long-term.
The Leeds City Council in Alabama has unanimously enacted a one-year moratorium on all property development approvals and permits for data center campuses. This decision came after some residents expressed concerns about potential data center developments in the city, despite there being no active projects currently under development.
City Councilor Sabrina Rose indicated a desire for a permanent ban, a sentiment echoed by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Turner, who noted legal limitations on making such a ban permanent. The council also plans to update its zoning ordinance to address data centers in the long term, with residents like Kristy Johnson expressing relief and appreciation for the council's responsiveness to community concerns regarding the perceived lack of long-term benefits and jobs from data center projects.