
Cleveland City Council approves 3-month data center moratorium
News ClipCleveland 19 News·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH·7/16/2026
Cleveland City Council has approved a three-month moratorium on new data centers. This pause will allow a dedicated working group to develop recommendations for how the city should approach future data center developments.
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Cleveland City Council voted 14-to-1 on Wednesday night to approve a three-month moratorium on data center developments within the city. The temporary halt will provide time for a data center working group to formulate recommendations regarding the city's approach to these facilities.
The moratorium aims to allow city officials to better understand and regulate data center projects as they consider their impact on local resources and infrastructure.