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Data center moratoriums and local bans
Local governments that have paused, banned or rewritten the rules for data centers, from the ordinance, resolution or agenda itself. 17 verified actions and 33 agenda items so far.
Updated By the Data Center Scouts advisory team
Verified local actions
| Date | Government | Action and stage | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adopted (Tuesday meeting; city notice dated 2026-09-03) | City of Mattoon Coles County, Illinois | moratorium adopted | City Council data center moratorium The City Council passed a moratorium on new data center developments over 21,780 square feet, inside the city and up to 1.5 miles outside it. Existing businesses may keep operating. The city notice says it renews annually. | Document |
Adopted | Town of Orangetown Rockland County, New York | moratorium adopted | Local Law 5 of 2026: Temporary Town-Wide Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems and Data Storage Facilities (Data Centers) The Town Board paused the processing and approval of new data storage facility and battery storage applications for 180 days, extendable once by 180 days. Data center applications filed before July 1, 2026 may proceed. | Document |
Adopted (emergency) | Pierce County Pierce County, Washington | moratorium adopted | Emergency Ordinance 2026-577: Prohibiting New and Expanded Data Centers The County Council passed an emergency ordinance 6-1 barring applications, processing and approval for new or expanded data centers over 10 megawatts in unincorporated areas for up to one year. A public hearing is set for Oct. 20, 2026. | Document |
Introduced | City of Bayonne Hudson County, New Jersey | ban introduced | Ordinance to prohibit data centers in every zoning district The City Council introduced an ordinance on July 22, 2026 that would make data centers a non-permitted use in every zoning district in Bayonne. | Document |
Adopted | Borough of North Plainfield Somerset County, New Jersey | zoning restriction adopted | Ordinance 26-10: Data Centers (new section 22-115.34, Land Development) The Borough Council adopted an ordinance adding a Data Centers section to Chapter 22 Land Development. It was introduced June 22, 2026. | Document |
Adopted | Prairieville Township Barry County, Michigan | moratorium adopted | Ordinance 187: Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers The Township Board adopted a one-year moratorium on accepting or processing data center applications, ending sooner if new regulations take effect. | Document |
Adopted | Borough of East Rutherford Bergen County, New Jersey | ban adopted | Ordinance 2026-12: Data Centers Prohibited in All Zoning Districts The governing body adopted an ordinance confirming data centers are prohibited in all zoning districts, except areas under the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission. | Document |
Introduced | Township of Cinnaminson Burlington County, New Jersey | ban introduced | Ordinance 2026-8: Prohibit Data Centers The Township Committee introduced the ordinance on June 15, 2026. Second reading and final vote were scheduled for July 20, 2026. The outcome was not confirmed in the document. | Document |
Introduced | Borough of Leonia Bergen County, New Jersey | ban introduced | Ordinance 2026-18: data centers designated a non-permitted use in all zones Amends Chapter 290 (Zoning) to make data centers a non-permitted use in every zone in the borough. Introduced June 15, 2026, with a public hearing and final consideration set for July 20, 2026. | Document |
Adopted | Township of Knowlton Warren County, New Jersey | ban adopted | Ordinance 26-09: Data Centers a Non-Permitted Use in All Zoning Districts The Township Committee adopted an amendment to Chapter 151 Land Use making data centers a non-permitted use, principal or accessory, in all zoning districts. It was introduced April 27, 2026. | Document |
Introduced | Township of Vernon Sussex County, New Jersey | ban introduced | Ordinance 26-11: Define and Prohibit Data Centers (Chapter 330) The Township Council introduced the ordinance on May 18, 2026. The notice set a public hearing and possible final passage for June 22, 2026. The outcome was not confirmed in the document. | Document |
Adopted | Gun Plain Charter Township Allegan County, Michigan | moratorium adopted | Ordinance 192: Moratorium on Data Center Applications The Township Board adopted a moratorium on considering data center applications through Aug. 31, 2026 or until new regulations take effect, whichever is first. | Document |
Adopted | Charter Township of Comstock Kalamazoo County, Michigan | moratorium adopted | Ordinance 565: Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers The Township Board adopted a one-year moratorium on accepting or processing data center applications, ending sooner if new regulations take effect. | Document |
Adopted | Township of Liberty Warren County, New Jersey | ban adopted | Ordinance 2026.002: Data Centers a Non-Permitted Use in All Zones The Township Committee approved final adoption of an ordinance designating data centers as a non-permitted use in all zones. | Document |
Adopted | Marengo Township Calhoun County, Michigan | moratorium adopted | Ordinance 2026-1: Data Center Moratorium The Township Board enacted a one-year moratorium on permitting, approving and constructing data centers, extendable by resolution. | Document |
Adopted | Big Rapids Charter Township Mecosta County, Michigan | moratorium adopted | Data Center Temporary Moratorium Ordinance The Township Board enacted a one-year moratorium on permitting, review and construction of data centers, extendable by resolution. | Document |
Adopted | Almira Township Benzie County, Michigan | moratorium adopted | Ordinance 26-01: Moratorium on Applications for Hyperscale and Regular Scale Data Centers The Township Board adopted a six-month moratorium on data center zoning applications, extendable by up to two periods of three months, citing dependence on groundwater. | Document |
On public agendas
Agenda items picked up by our collectors that propose or discuss a moratorium, ban or data center ordinance. An agenda item is a proposal until the minutes record a vote.
| Date | Body and stage | Agenda item | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Newark, NJ (Essex County) Adopted | Resolution of Support for a temporary moratorium of twelve (12) months on the development of Data Centers throughout the city. | Record | |
| City of Newark, NJ (Essex County) Returned to Administration | Data Centers Moratorium: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41, ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS, REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH A ONE YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF DATA CENTERS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “DATA CENTER” AS SET FORTH THEREIN. | Record | |
| City of Forest Park, GA Heard 2026-08-31 | Council Consideration to Pass a 90-day Moratorium on Data Centers. | Record | |
| City of South Fulton, GA Heard 2026-08-11 | Second Read and Request Council Approval of TA26-003 An Ordinance To Amend The City Of South Fulton Zoning Ordinance, As Amended, To Repeal Ordinance 2024-034 And Replace With An Ordinance To Regulate The Development And Operation Of Data Centers Within The City Of South Fulton; To Establish Zoni... | Record | |
| Cobb County, GA Heard 2026-08-11 | To adopt a resolution extending a temporary moratorium on rezoning applications and permits for new data centers in unincorporated Cobb County. | Record | |
| City of South Fulton, GA Heard 2026-07-28 | First Read: TA26-003 An Ordinance To Amend The City Of South Fulton Zoning Ordinance, As Amended, To Repeal Ordinance 2024-034 And Replace With An Ordinance To Regulate The Development And Operation Of Data Centers Within The City Of South Fulton; To Establish Zoning, Permitting, Population Limit... | Record | |
| City of South Fulton, GA Heard 2026-07-28 | (Public Hearing) TA26-003 An Ordinance To Amend The City Of South Fulton Zoning Ordinance, As Amended, To Repeal Ordinance 2024-034 And Replace With An Ordinance To Regulate The Development And Operation Of Data Centers Within The City Of South Fulton; To Establish Zoning, Permitting, Population... | Record | |
| Coweta County, GA Heard 2026-06-16 | Request Approval/Execution of a Resolution to Enact a Moratorium Associated with Data Centers | Record | |
| Coweta County, GA Heard 2026-06-11 | Discussion Regarding Potential Data Center Moratorium | Record | |
| City of South Fulton, GA Heard 2026-05-12 | Request Council Approval Of A Resolution Extending The Current Moratorium On The Acceptance Of Any Applications Related To The New Development Or Establishment Of Any Data Center Or Other Large Scale Data Storage Until September 9, 2026 (Sponsors Councilwoman Keosha Bell, Councilwoman Dr. Catheri... | Record | |
| Cobb County, GA Heard 2026-02-24 | To adopt a resolution instituting a temporary moratorium on rezoning applications and permit applications for new data centers in unincorporated Cobb County | Record | |
| City of South Fulton, GA Heard 2025-12-09 | Request Council Approval Of A Resolution Establishing A Six (6) Month Moratorium On The Acceptance Of Any Applications Related To The New Development Or Establishment Of Any Data Center Or Other Large Scale Data Storage And/Or Distribution Facility. (Sponsors Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs, Counci... | Record | |
| Coweta County, GA Heard 2025-12-04 | Request Approval/Execution of a Resolution to Extend the Limited Moratorium Regarding Acceptance of New Applications Associated with Data Centers | Record | |
| Coweta County, GA Heard 2025-10-21 | Request Approval/Execution of a Resolution to Extend the Limited Moratorium Regarding Acceptance of New Applications Associated with Data Centers | Record | |
| Rockdale County, GA Heard 2025-03-13 | Initiation of UDO Text Amendment 2025-06 to amend Section 218-1 Table of Permitted Uses and Section 218-13 Supplemental Regulations to add Data Center Height Amendment and create standards of use and development that will apply to the use. | Record | |
| City of South Fulton, GA Heard 2024-09-24 | Presentation and Second Read of An Ordinance: TA24-001: An amendment to the South Fulton Code of Zoning Ordinances Sec. 207 06 (Use Table), Sec 602.02 (Off Street Parking) and Sec. 904.04 (Definitions) sections of the COSF Zoning Ordinance to accommodate data centers. (Sponsored by Councilmember... | Record | |
| City of South Fulton, GA Heard 2024-09-10 | Public Hearing: TA24-001: An amendment to the South Fulton Code of Zoning Ordinances Sec. 207 06 (Use Table), Sec 602.02 (Off Street Parking) and Sec. 904.04 (Definitions) sections of the COSF Zoning Ordinance to accommodate data centers. Staff Recommendation: Approval Planning Commission Recomme... | Record | |
| City of South Fulton, GA Heard 2024-07-23 | First Read: TA24-001 An Ordinance To Amend The City Of South Fulton Zoning Ordinance, As Amended, For The Purpose Of Adding Regulations Related To Data Centers; And For Other Lawful Purposes. | Record | |
| City of Fairburn, GA Heard 2024-03-04 | Data Center Text Amendment | Record | |
| City of Fairburn, GA Heard 2024-02-26 | Data Center Text Amendment | Record | |
| Elk Grove Village, IL (Cook County) ACTIVE | AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MULTIPLE VARIATIONS OF SECTION 7E-9:(A) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT VARIOUS PERIMETER FENCING IN EXCESS OF SIX FEET IN HEIGHT AND WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE BUILDING SETBACK LINES AT 1925 BUSSE ROAD (STREAM DATA CENTER) | Record | |
| Not stated | Town of Orangetown, NY (Rockland County) | Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems | Record |
| Not stated | Town of Orangetown, NY (Rockland County) | LOCAL LAW 5, 2026- TEMPORARY TOWN-WIDE MORATORIUM – BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS AND DATA STORAGE FACILITIES (DATA CENTERS)- Adopted 8/25/2026 | Record |
| Not stated | Town of Brookhaven, NY (Suffolk County) | Introductory Local Law Number 11 of 2026 to Add Chapter 17 of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven Entitled “Moratorium” and Creating a New Article I entitled “Data Centers” Speakers: Annette Eaderesto Staff Town Attorney Member Tatiana LaSalle Resident Discussed Data Center Moratorium Suzanne Faliese Resident Discussed Data Center Moratorium Jordan Christensen Resident Discussed Data Center Moratorium Rafik Cezanne | Record |
| Not stated | Town of Islip, NY (Suffolk County) | To consider adopting Local Law No. 5 of 2026, Islip Town Code Chapter 68-761, entitled "Moratorium for the Development of Data Centers". | Record |
| Not stated | Town of Islip, NY (Suffolk County) | COUNCILWOMAN DAWNMARIE D. KUHN FROM: WILLIAM F. GARBARINO, TOWN ATTORNEY RE: TOWN BOARD DISCUSSION AGENDA Authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for a public hearing to consider enacting a Local Law entitled “Data Centers Moratorium.” FOR INCLUSION ON THE TOWN BOARD DISCUSSION AGENDA ON JULY 14, 2026 AT 2:00PM. | Record |
| Not stated | Town of Islip, NY (Suffolk County) | Authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for a public hearing to consider enacting a local law entitled "Data Centers Moratorium." | Record |
| Not stated | Town of Trumbull, CT (Fairfield County) | RESOLUTION TC31-65: To consider and act upon a resolution which would amend the Trumbull Municipal Code by inclusion of the following: The Town hereby adopts a two- year moratorium on the establishment and development of any new data centers within the Town of Trumbull. | Record |
| Not stated | Town of Trumbull, CT (Fairfield County) | Isaac, seconded by Mallozzi BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDAINED That the Trumbull Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended by inclusion of the following: The Town hereby adopts a two- year moratorium on the establishment and development of any new data centers within the Town of Trumbull. | Record |
| Not stated | City of Gallatin, TN (Sumner County) | Ordinance #O2609-67 – First Reading Councilman Jouvence presented this ordinance of the City of Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, enacting a 12-month moratorium on accepting and processing new applications for data center Development; authorizing the revision to be indicated on the official zoning ordinance; repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date. | Record |
| Not stated | City of Gallatin, TN (Sumner County) | Ordinance #O2609-67 – An ordinance of the City of Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, enacting a 12-month moratorium on accepting and processing new applications for Data Center Development; authorizing the revision to be indicated on the official zoning ordinance; repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. | Record |
| Not stated | City of Gallatin, TN (Sumner County) | Resolution #R2607-65 – A resolution of the City of Gallatin, Tennessee, establishing a temporary suspension on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications related to Data Center Development while the City Council considers a Comprehensive Data Center Moratorium. | Record |
| Not stated | City of Gallatin, TN (Sumner County) | RESOLUTION NO. R26Ø7-65 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY SUSPENSTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT WHILE THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERS A COMPREHENSIVE DATA CENTER MORATORIUM (COUNCILMAN JOUVENCE) • Other Business • Department Head Reports • Adjourn Page 2 of 51 The City of Gallatin Council Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Dr. | Record |
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Data Center Scouts, "Data center moratoriums and local bans," https://datacenterscouts.com/data-center-moratoriums/, updated October 9, 2026. Source records are linked on the page. Journalists and researchers are welcome to use this data with a link back.
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