Zoning decisions, rezoning requests, and land use actions affecting data center development across the United States. Data Center Signal is tracking 22,471 clips related to zoning across all 50 states.
Savannah City Council held a workshop on creating an ordinance to regulate where data centers can be built and how residents can participate before approval. The city previously passed a moratorium on data centers and is considering special-use permits for future projects, while officials say appropriately sized facilities remain important infrastructure.
The Hopkinton Town Council unanimously approved an amendment prohibiting data centers in every zoning district. The 5-0 vote followed a public hearing where residents raised concerns about energy use, water consumption, noise, wildlife and environmental impacts, while one resident urged strict regulation instead of an outright ban.
Conewago Township planners are scheduled to consider new rules governing data center development. The available article information does not specify the proposed requirements or identify any particular data center company or project.
After weeks of protests and packed Aurora City Council meetings, Vantage is exploring alternative locations for a proposed data center. The original site remains under consideration, while Councilwoman Amy Wiles plans to introduce zoning changes that would increase separation between data centers and residential neighborhoods.
South Carolina Reps. John McCravy and Daniel Gibson are preparing legislation that would establish statewide standards for new data centers, including limits on water use, noise, residential proximity and utility cost impacts. The proposal has not yet been introduced or approved, while Greenwood County has separately approved zoning restrictions and a one-year moratorium on data center development.
The Memphis City Council rejected a proposed 12-month moratorium on data center development but approved a shorter pause to develop local regulations. Councilman Jeff Warren said the city plans to use zoning rules to address pollution, water supply, and siting concerns, while residents called for stronger restrictions.
The Augusta Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rewrite of Richmond County’s zoning ordinance, which includes regulations affecting data centers and short-term rentals. The commission took no action or vote during the meeting.
Marshalltown's Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend a data center overlay district and related zoning regulations to the City Council. The commission unanimously rejected extending the city's existing data center moratorium, while some residents and landowners urged additional study and public input.
A public hearing has been scheduled in Keokuk for a proposed zoning ordinance related to data centers. The available article does not provide details about the ordinance or identify a specific data center company or project.
Union County commissioners ordered PNK Group to halt non-protective construction of an electrical substation intended to serve its proposed Allenwood data center campus. The county said the developer lacked required approvals and should provide information about the broader project before resubmitting its application. PPL Electric is also planning a 6.8-mile, 230-kilovolt transmission line to supply the facility.
Fairfield County residents raised concerns about potential data centers near Jenkinsville, including environmental effects, water use, infrastructure costs and quality-of-life impacts. The county is under a 12-month data center moratorium and is considering an ordinance that could require reclaimed-water use, water recycling and developer-funded infrastructure.
Piedmont City Council approved amended design conditions for the proposed Cloverleaf data center campus, including a 75,000-gallon-per-day water-use cap and a developer-funded water study. The council has not yet voted on the project itself, while residents continue to protest and a separate Beltline Energy proposal remains under review.
PathOne Data Centers presented plans for a potential 25-megawatt data center on about 12 acres in Estherville’s south-side industrial park. The Estherville Planning and Zoning Commission is developing rules for data centers and plans to continue discussions before potentially sending them to the City Council.
The Sitka Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend defining data centers in the city zoning code and prohibiting their development in all zones for now. The recommendation will go to the Sitka Assembly, amid concerns about energy and water consumption, environmental impacts, pollution and public safety.
The Mountain City Planning Commission unanimously denied a rezoning request for a proposed data center at 1455 South Shady Street. Residents and local business owners opposed the project, citing concerns about its impact on the community and nearby businesses.
The Piedmont City Council voted 4-1 to advance a proposed data center by approving an amended master design plan. The project still needs rezoning hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council, with concerns including water use, noise and impacts on nearby homeowners.
PathOne Data Centers presented plans for a potential 25-megawatt, 100,000-square-foot facility in Estherville, Iowa. Local officials and residents are considering zoning recommendations, while Emmet County has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas to study their impacts.
Upper Burrell Township supervisors unanimously approved a zoning ordinance establishing where data centers may operate and setting standards for noise, water use and local power supplies. Residents continue to voice concerns about a proposed data center at the former ALCOA campus.
The Mountain City Planning Board denied an application for a proposed modular AI factory and data center at 1455 S. Shady St. The town still has an ordinance allowing data center applications, while Johnson County lacks regulations specifically governing such developments.
The Mountain City Town Council denied an application for M-2 zoning for a proposed modular AI factory and data center at 1455 S. Shady St. The project was proposed by James Phipps and Blue Sky AI, while an existing ordinance continues to allow data center applications in the town and Johnson County has no specific regulations for such developments.