In effect
Limited protection
Birmingham, AL — Hyperscale Data Center Zoning Ordinance (20-point community protections)
Birmingham, AL · Hyperscale Data Center Zoning Ordinance (20-point community protections)
Birmingham City Council adopted a comprehensive zoning ordinance imposing 20 conditions on hyperscale data centers, including setbacks, closed-loop cooling, and noise mitigation.
Technical detail
Birmingham City Council adopted a comprehensive zoning ordinance imposing 20 conditions on hyperscale data centers, including setbacks, closed-loop cooling, and noise mitigation.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Birmingham, AL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-09 |
| Citation | Hyperscale Data Center Zoning Ordinance (20-point community protections) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | City of Birmingham approves Alabama's toughest zoning ordinance establishing 20-point community protections for data center development ↗ |
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