Indianapolis advances data center zoning district, ignores calls for moratorium
Indianapolis has moved forward with approving a new zoning district specifically for data centers, known as Special Use district 47 (SU-47). This decision comes despite calls from some for a moratorium on data center development, which the city council appears to have disregarded. The new zoning framework is reportedly based on existing regulations for medium industrial developments.
Indianapolis city officials have approved a new zoning classification, Special Use District 47 (SU-47), specifically designed for data center developments. This move by the city council allows for the establishment of designated areas for data center construction, with regulations modeled after those currently applied to medium industrial developments.
The decision was made amidst public calls for a moratorium on data center construction, which the council chose to bypass. Critics had urged a pause in development to address concerns related to resource consumption or other potential impacts.