Cullman City Council unanimously passes 12-month temporary moratorium on data centers
News ClipWBRC·Cullman, Cullman County, AL·6/26/2026
Cullman City Council in Alabama unanimously passed a 12-month temporary moratorium on data centers. The city will use this period to evaluate its existing zoning districts and the potential impact of data centers on residents' quality of life.
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Gov: Cullman City Council
The Cullman City Council in Alabama has unanimously approved a 12-month temporary moratorium on data center development within its jurisdiction. This decision follows similar actions by other Alabama cities, including Birmingham, Homewood, and Leeds.
According to the resolution, the temporary halt will allow city officials to comprehensively evaluate existing zoning districts. The review will also assess how data centers might impact the overall quality of life for Cullman residents.