Independence Approves 180-Day Data Center Moratorium

News Clip1:58KSHB 41·Independence, Jackson County, MO·7/9/2026

The Independence City Council has approved a 180-day moratorium on new data center projects. This temporary halt allows the city to review its current zoning rules and regulations regarding data centers. Existing data center projects are not affected by this decision.

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Gov: Independence City Council
Independence City Council approved a 180-day moratorium on new data center projects while the city reviews its zoning rules. Existing projects are not affected. Contact us with your story: newsdesk@kshb.com Connect with us! Station Site: https://www.kshb.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSHB41 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kshb41/ X: https://x.com/KSHB41 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kshb41 Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/pages/kshb-tv-nbc-action-news-kansas-city-mo/ iOS App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kshb-41-for-iphone-kansas-city/id487290346?mt=8&uo=8&at=11lIFs Android App: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mylocaltv.kshb #KSHB41