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Moratorium / pause · Prince Georges County, MD

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A two-year moratorium on data center development applications has been established.

Detected Oct 7, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=37278dac-0edd-48ff-95fa-c9a80ca1ab92.pdf

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Prince Georges County · Committee of the Whole, Oct 6, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=37278dac-0edd-48ff-95fa-c9a80ca1ab92.pdf
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Moratorium / pause · The County Council established a two-year moratorium on data center development applications.

Moratorium / pause · Prince Georges County, MD

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A three-month moratorium on utility price increases is being requested.

Detected Oct 7, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=5bbbd50d-b79c-4f7e-9b6d-e232e21391b5.pdf

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Prince Georges County · County Council, Oct 6, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=5bbbd50d-b79c-4f7e-9b6d-e232e21391b5.pdf
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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▸ 1 earlier update for this matter

Moratorium / pause · A three-month moratorium on utility price increases is being requested.

Moratorium / pause · Nashville, TN

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Nashville, TN Metropolitan Council: An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville & Davidson County. (Passed).

Detected Aug 26, 2026 · case BL2026-1448

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Nashville · Metropolitan Council, Jun 8, 2026 · case BL2026-1448
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Moratorium / pause · Nashville, TN Metropolitan Council: An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville & Davidson County. (Held).

Moratorium / pause · Nashville, TN

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Nashville, TN Metropolitan Council: An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville and Davidson County. (Withdrawn).

Detected Aug 26, 2026 · case BL2026-1438

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Nashville · Metropolitan Council, Jun 9, 2026 · case BL2026-1438
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Moratorium / pause · Madison, WI

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Madison, WI Attorney's Office: Moratorium on Zoning Certificates for Data & Telecommunication Centers (Passed).

Detected Aug 26, 2026 · case 91135

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Madison · Attorney's Office, Dec 4, 2025 · case 91135
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Moratorium / pause · Madison, WI

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Madison, WI PLAN COMMISSION: Data Center Moratorium Update (Discussion Items).

Detected Aug 26, 2026 · case 93441

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Madison · PLAN COMMISSION, Jun 2, 2026 · case 93441
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Moratorium / pause · Madison, WI

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Madison, WI SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE: Update on Data Center Moratorium (Discussion Items).

Detected Aug 26, 2026 · case 93629

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Madison · SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE, Jun 16, 2026 · case 93629
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Moratorium / pause · Seattle, WA

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Seattle, WA City Clerk: CB 121214 (Passed).

Detected Aug 21, 2026 · case CB 121214

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Seattle · City Clerk, May 11, 2026 · case CB 121214
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Moratorium / pause · Seattle, WA

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Seattle, WA Land Use and Sustainability Committee: Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing (Council Bill 121214 / Ordinance 127447) (Heard in Committee).

Detected Aug 21, 2026 · case Inf 2922

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Seattle · Land Use and Sustainability Committee, Jul 7, 2026 · case Inf 2922
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Moratorium / pause · Montgomery County, MD

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Montgomery County, MD County Council: Buildings - Moratorium on Permits for Data Centers - Established (Enacted).

Detected Aug 11, 2026 · case Bill 19-26

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Montgomery County · County Council, Jul 28, 2026 · case Bill 19-26
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Prince William County, VA

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The County Board approves an agreement for the maintenance of sidewalks and access road for Iron Mountain Data Centers.

Detected Oct 8, 2026 · case https://pwcgov.granicus.com/services/legistar/download/pdf/4389899/Item_7-D.pdf

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Prince William County · Board of County Supervisors Meeting, Oct 6, 2026 · case https://pwcgov.granicus.com/services/legistar/download/pdf/4389899/Item_7-D.pdf
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Prince Georges County, MD

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This bill removes the exemption from detailed site plan review for proposed qualified data center uses.

Detected Sep 30, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=47d77ce2-7b66-429d-852c-72a2d0d7237d.pdf

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Prince Georges County · County Council, Sep 29, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=47d77ce2-7b66-429d-852c-72a2d0d7237d.pdf
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · The ordinance repeals the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers.

Governance / standards · Prince Georges County, MD

Worth a look

The ordinance removes the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers.

Detected Sep 23, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=96539780-3dc9-4de3-8985-3572e8d056e1.pdf

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Prince Georges County · County Council, Sep 22, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=96539780-3dc9-4de3-8985-3572e8d056e1.pdf
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Prince William County, VA

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The Board approves the Zoning Text Amendment to the Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District.

Detected Sep 23, 2026 · case https://pwcgov.granicus.com/services/legistar/download/pdf/4361537/Item_7-D.pdf

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Prince William County · Board of County Supervisors Meeting, Sep 22, 2026 · case https://pwcgov.granicus.com/services/legistar/download/pdf/4361537/Item_7-D.pdf
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Prince Georges County, MD

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The proposed legislation will require detailed site plan approval for all qualified data center developments.

Detected Sep 17, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=c4471348-5200-42d3-979b-38adef289beb.pdf

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Prince Georges County · Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - **CB-085-2026 Removed**, Sep 17, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=c4471348-5200-42d3-979b-38adef289beb.pdf
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Prince Georges County, MD

Worth a look

The ordinance removes the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers.

Detected Sep 17, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=73c14290-39e7-4063-aaa8-dfca02371f99.pdf

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Prince Georges County · Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - **CB-085-2026 Removed**, Sep 17, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=73c14290-39e7-4063-aaa8-dfca02371f99.pdf
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Nashville, TN

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Nashville, TN Metropolitan Council: An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add various new data center uses and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-012TX-001). (Passed).

Detected Aug 26, 2026 · case BL2026-1391

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Nashville · Metropolitan Council, May 26, 2026 · case BL2026-1391
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Nashville, TN

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Nashville, TN Metropolitan Council: An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1391, an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add various new data center uses and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-012TX-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS. (Passed).

Detected Aug 26, 2026 · case BL2026-1392

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Nashville · Metropolitan Council, May 26, 2026 · case BL2026-1392
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Seattle, WA

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Seattle, WA City Clerk: CB 121231 (Passed).

Detected Aug 21, 2026 · case CB 121231

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Seattle · City Clerk, May 20, 2026 · case CB 121231
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Austin, TX

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Austin, TX City Council Work Session: Briefing on the current status of data center uses in the City and possible future amendments to the City Code or regulations. [Joi Harden, Acting Assistant Director - Austin Planning, Shay Roalson, Director - Austin Water, Stuart Reilly, General Manager - Austin Energy]. (Agenda Ready).

Detected Aug 19, 2026 · case 26-2407

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Austin · City Council Work Session, Aug 11, 2026 · case 26-2407
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Austin, TX

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Austin, TX City Council: Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) and other provisions of City Code or regulations necessary to establish land uses, site development regulations, and development processes, for data center use in certain zoning districts and to develop business regulations and permit requirements applicable to data center operations. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. (Agenda Ready).

Detected Aug 18, 2026 · case 26-2329

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Austin · City Council, Aug 5, 2026 · case 26-2329
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Mesa, AZ

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Mesa, AZ City Council: Data Center Text Amendments (Agenda Ready).

Detected Aug 14, 2026 · case 25-0566

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Mesa · City Council, Jun 10, 2025 · case 25-0566
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Mesa, AZ

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Mesa, AZ Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing: Zoning Code Refinement and Fleet-Based Services & Service Station Text Amendments (Agenda Ready).

Detected Aug 14, 2026 · case PZ 26047

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Mesa · Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing, Jun 1, 2026 · case PZ 26047
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Mesa, AZ

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Mesa, AZ Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing: ZON25-00626. "NTT Mesa PH10" (Agenda Ready).

Detected Aug 14, 2026 · case PZ 26033

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Mesa · Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing, Mar 30, 2026 · case PZ 26033
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Mesa, AZ

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Mesa, AZ Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing: Data Center Text Amendment (Agenda Ready).

Detected Aug 14, 2026 · case PZ 25057

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Mesa · Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing, Jun 19, 2025 · case PZ 25057
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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▸ 1 earlier update for this matter

Governance / standards · Mesa, AZ Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing: Data Center Text Amendment (Agenda Ready).

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