In effect
Limited protection
Bessemer, AL — Zoning Amendment Allowing Data Centers as Industrial Use
Bessemer, AL · Zoning Amendment Allowing Data Centers as Industrial Use
Bessemer City Council amended its zoning laws to include data centers as an allowable use within the city's industrial zoning classification despite public opposition.
Technical detail
Bessemer City Council amended its zoning laws to include data centers as an allowable use within the city's industrial zoning classification despite public opposition.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Bessemer, AL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-10-07 |
| Citation | Zoning Amendment Allowing Data Centers as Industrial Use |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Bessemer changes its laws to accommodate data centers despite stiff opposition ↗ |
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- Six-month moratorium on data centers >350,000 sq ft (Minneapolis) · In effect
- Nashville/Davidson County temporary moratorium on data centers · Proposed / pending
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