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Data Center Zoning Actions

Zoning decisions, rezoning requests, and land use actions affecting data center development across the United States. Data Center Signal is tracking 18,249 clips related to zoning across all 50 states.

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Development panel discusses data centers in Northern Nevada
News ClipNorthern Nevada Business Weekly·Minden, Douglas County, NV

Development panel discusses data centers in Northern Nevada

A development panel in Minden discussed the growth of data centers in Northern Nevada, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. Experts and officials reviewed infrastructure needs, environmental concerns, and the social impact, with examples of a moratorium in Reno and a zoning approval in Lyon County. The discussion involved companies like NV Energy and EdgeCore, emphasizing the need for thoughtful community planning.

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9/7/2026
McPherson County officials want legal assurances on data center pledges
News ClipThe Dakota Scout·Leola, McPherson County, SD

McPherson County officials want legal assurances on data center pledges$

The McPherson County Planning and Zoning Board deferred action on a conditional use permit for the proposed 50-megawatt Leola Data Center. The board postponed the vote pending legal agreements regarding financial contributions from the company for local schools and first responders. The data center is planned for about 9 acres and would use water equivalent to a four-person household.

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9/7/2026
Raritan Set to Vote on Ordinance to Ban Data Centers
News ClipTAPinto·Raritan, Hunterdon County, NJ

Raritan Set to Vote on Ordinance to Ban Data Centers

Raritan Township, New Jersey, is preparing to vote on a proposed ordinance that would ban the development of data centers within its jurisdiction. Township officials are actively seeking to prevent the construction of these facilities. This vote is a significant step in the township's efforts to regulate data center development.

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9/7/2026
Westlake Freezes Data Center Approvals for Six Months, Though None Exist Yet
News ClipHoodline·Westlake, Cuyahoga County, OH

Westlake Freezes Data Center Approvals for Six Months, Though None Exist Yet

Westlake City Council unanimously adopted a six-month temporary moratorium on new data center approvals to allow time for updating zoning codes, despite having no existing facilities. This action follows similar measures in other Northeast Ohio communities evaluating zoning, energy, and water impacts. The Ohio Governor also paused data center sales tax exemptions statewide amid scrutiny of the industry's impacts.

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9/7/2026
Officials across North Texas to discuss plans for data centers
News Clip0:29WFAA·Hood, Tarrant County, TX

Officials across North Texas to discuss plans for data centers

Hood County commissioners are set to discuss a data center proposal near Dinosaur Valley State Park. Separately, a hearing is scheduled for a data center proposal in Westlake, following a lawsuit from the city of Keller to halt development near its borders. These developments highlight ongoing data center discussions across North Texas.

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9/7/2026
1 year after approving Project Blue, Pima County releases data center health impact study
News ClipKJZZ·Tucson, Pima County, AZ

1 year after approving Project Blue, Pima County releases data center health impact study

Pima County has released a health impact study on Beale Infrastructure's Project Blue data center, which was approved for zoning last year. The study indicates potential negative impacts on air quality, water supplies, and public health, exacerbating existing community vulnerabilities. This report follows ongoing community concerns about the project's environmental and health effects.

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9/7/2026
Louisa County Supervisors Approve First Reading of Cryptomining Ordinance in Latest Meeting
News ClipKCII Radio·Louisa County, IA

Louisa County Supervisors Approve First Reading of Cryptomining Ordinance in Latest Meeting

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved the first reading of Ordinance 26-2, which proposes a moratorium on new cryptomining project permits in unincorporated areas of the county. This pause is intended to allow the zoning department time to develop specific rules and regulations for these facilities. A second reading is scheduled for a future meeting.

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9/7/2026
Lamont says no to big data centers in CT
News ClipWSHU·CT

Lamont says no to big data centers in CT

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont stated that the state is not suitable for massive data centers due to their high electricity demands, which could raise rates for residents. He clarified that previous tax incentives were for smaller, enterprise IT infrastructure, and the state has since pulled back from offering incentives to new data centers. Lamont also emphasized that local communities have the final say on data center projects through planning and zoning.

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9/7/2026
Ascension Parish Zoning Commission to Consider Data Center Regulations
News ClipOnline Newspaper·Gonzales, Ascension County, LA

Ascension Parish Zoning Commission to Consider Data Center Regulations

The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to the Unified Land Development Code. These amendments, specifically Ordinance DC-26.01 and ZT-26.01, aim to add a new section, 17-2052, for "High Impact Development Facility (HIDF)" to regulate data center development. The meeting will take place in Gonzales, Louisiana.

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9/7/2026
Project Mustang data center moving forward in Williamson County
News Clip0:30KVUE·Taylor, Williamson County, TX

Project Mustang data center moving forward in Williamson County

Developers for the controversial Project Mustang data center are moving forward with construction in Williamson County, Texas, after withdrawing their request to annex the site into Taylor city limits. This decision allows the project to proceed with less stringent zoning oversight, avoiding city rules on noise, water use, and setbacks, despite ongoing opposition from Taylor residents.

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9/7/2026
Letters: Texas Residents Raise Concerns About Data Center Demands and Call for State Legislation
News ClipDallas News·Denton County, TX

Letters: Texas Residents Raise Concerns About Data Center Demands and Call for State Legislation$

Residents in North Texas are raising concerns about the transparency and infrastructure demands of data centers, particularly regarding water and electricity consumption. They are calling on the Texas Legislature to require data centers to disclose projected resource use, protect ratepayers from costs, and preserve local authority over land use and environmental concerns.

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9/7/2026
Connecticut Lawmaker Proposes Statewide Moratorium on Data Center Development
News ClipHartford Courant·CT

Connecticut Lawmaker Proposes Statewide Moratorium on Data Center Development

Connecticut State Sen. Jeff Gordon is proposing a statewide moratorium on new data center development to allow for more research into potential negative impacts on energy ratepayers, the environment, and public infrastructure. The plan aims to create clear protections for ratepayers and ensure transparent regulatory review processes. Gordon's initiative addresses growing concerns about data centers' resource consumption and their impact on local communities.

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9/7/2026
Mercer County imposes data center moratorium, Burgin considers annexation to allow $1B project
News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Mercer County imposes data center moratorium, Burgin considers annexation to allow $1B project

Mercer County, Kentucky, has enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction and proposed stricter zoning rules due to resident concerns about land use and environmental impact. However, Burgin City Council is considering annexing the 500-acre site for Panattoni Data Centers' $1 billion "Project Bluegrass" to potentially bypass the county's regulations. This move highlights a tension between economic development benefits and the preservation of rural character in Kentucky.

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9/7/2026
Escondido City Council to vote on data center moratorium
News Clip10news.com·Escondido, San Diego County, CA

Escondido City Council to vote on data center moratorium

Escondido's City Council is preparing to vote on a proposed moratorium to temporarily halt data center development. This measure aims to allow the city to establish comprehensive guidelines before any development applications are submitted. The proactive approach is influenced by past experience with battery energy storage facilities and addresses resident concerns about the scale and impact of data centers on communities.

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9/7/2026
Q&A with the Chesapeake Legal Alliance: Data centers and nondisclosure agreements in the Bay region
News ClipThe Star Democrat·Loudoun County, VA

Q&A with the Chesapeake Legal Alliance: Data centers and nondisclosure agreements in the Bay region

Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) between data center developers and public entities are increasingly common in the Chesapeake Bay region, shielding critical environmental data like water and energy usage from public scrutiny. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to assess the true impact of data center development on local resources and is prompting legal challenges under state public records laws. Residents are encouraged to take action through public records requests, local engagement, and supporting state-level disclosure legislation.

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9/7/2026