Minneapolis Approves Six Month Moratorium on Large Data Centers
The temporary ban gives time for city officials to review impact on local infrastructure.
May 26, 2026 – Minneapolis has enacted a six-month moratorium on certain new data center developments after the City Council voted 8-5 Thursday.
The moratorium will halt approvals while officials study the facilities’ potential effects on energy consumption, water use, noise and neighborhood impacts.
The measure applies to proposed data centers larger than 350,000 square feet, while allowing smaller facilities to continue moving forward throughout the city’s downtown core.
