Zoning decisions, rezoning requests, and land use actions affecting data center development across the United States. Data Center Signal is tracking 12,300 clips related to zoning across all 50 states.
Plain City's village council voted to advance legislation for a 12-month moratorium on new data center applications. The proposed moratorium will return to the council for a final vote at their next regular meeting in August. This follows previous discussions, including one on June 8 where Mayor Jody Carney mentioned the city's intent.
Opponents of a hyperscale data center under construction in southwest Louisville rallied at Metro Hall, demanding a halt to the project and a ban on future developments. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has proposed new regulations that would ban all new hyperscale data centers and strengthen environmental protections.
The Marshalltown Planning & Zoning Commission has begun discussions to establish a timeline for developing new data center rules and regulations, following the city council's vote to implement a four-month moratorium. The process will involve public input, work sessions, and community roundtables, with a formal resolution for the moratorium expected on July 27. Key areas of concern for the new regulations include water and electricity usage, as well as noise guidelines, which are not specifically addressed in the current zoning code for data centers.
The Murray City Council held a special meeting that included a public hearing on a draft ordinance concerning data centers. This meeting followed multiple sessions by the city planning commission to review and forward the proposed regulations to the council. Community feedback was gathered during the public hearing.
The Pocatello Council has affirmed its previous decision to deny a proposed data center project. This action blocks the development of the data center in the city.
A court hearing in Jefferson County, Alabama, is set to resume next month in a lawsuit challenging the city of Birmingham's permitting of a hyperscale data center by Nebius and Hoar Construction. Residents Rob and Gail Sansome allege the city illegally permitted the project, violating zoning ordinances and causing harm from construction noise and vibrations. The lawsuit also questions the validity of permits issued before a temporary moratorium and new regulations were enacted, with the city contending the project is exempt.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data center permits, impacting approximately 20 projects statewide, including TeraWulf's 400 MW data center planned for Lansing. This moratorium was enacted to allow the state to develop new regulations for data center development. Local opposition groups are also suing TeraWulf and the Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals over the project's facility classification.
Jefferson County commissioners announced they lack the legal authority to implement a countywide moratorium on data centers. They advised local municipalities to develop their own land-use regulations instead. The county is also developing a Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, expected later this year.
The Pocatello City Council voted to uphold the denial of a proposed AI data center by Lex Developments following a packed public meeting. Concerns included water usage, power, and air quality, with the developer planning to pursue judicial review if denied again. The decision was not unanimous, with one council member warning of potential legal challenges.
A protest against planned data center developments is scheduled for Saturday in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The local community is actively opposing the projects.
DC BLOX has acquired a 23-acre property adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. However, the development of a data center on this site is not yet guaranteed, as it faces hurdles related to local permits, regulations, and state law.
DC Blox has acquired a 23-acre property adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. While the land sale is confirmed, the development of a data center on the site is not guaranteed due to various local regulations, state laws, and pending permit approvals. The company must navigate these hurdles before construction can begin.
Blount County Commission approved resolutions for property acquisition, including the former ALCOA South Plant site, which was previously considered for a data center joint venture. The county also voted in June to request tougher zoning regulations for data centers outside city limits following public outcry, though these changes would not affect the South Plant site if approved. The acquisition of the South Plant site by the IDB is partly intended to prevent an undesirable development, likely a data center, from proceeding.
DC Blox has acquired a 23-acre property adjacent to the Nashville Zoo, but construction of a data center is not guaranteed. New local regulations on data center locations are heading for a final vote, and an untested state vesting law could lead to a legal challenge over development rights. Residents are also mobilizing public attention against the project.
A new study examines the economic impacts of data centers, finding varied benefits based on location and operator type, and potential increases in electricity prices. The article highlights growing national opposition to data center development, including legislative efforts like Maine's vetoed statewide moratorium bill and enacted tax incentive eliminations.
The city of Fairfield, Alabama, is currently reviewing a proposal for a colocation data center. Residents have expressed concerns regarding potential environmental impacts and the facility's implications for their neighborhood.
Bulloch County officials are proposing to remove all references allowing data centers and cryptocurrency mining from the county's zoning ordinances, following a directive from the Board of Commissioners. This move is intended to prohibit data centers in the county's unincorporated areas. The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the proposed amendment before it goes to the Board of Commissioners for a final vote.
Woodland Park, Colorado, has enacted an 18-month moratorium on new data center applications. This pause will allow the city to develop appropriate zoning regulations and use standards for data centers, a type of development currently unaddressed in its code. The city aims to learn from other municipalities and adapt to the evolving nature of data center technology.
Louisville residents and activists are actively opposing a planned hyperscale data center development, urging Mayor Craig Greenberg to take a stand against it. While the project was approved by the Planning Commission, the Mayor's office is now proposing new regulations that would ban future hyperscale data centers and address community concerns. Multiple public and community meetings are scheduled to discuss the proposed regulations and ongoing opposition.
Pensacola City Council has passed a temporary one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers in the city. This decision comes as local governments across Northwest Florida are debating and taking steps to regulate data center development before projects are even built.