In effect
Limited protection
Little Rock, AR — Industrial Zoning Ordinance Regulating Data Centers
Little Rock, AR · Industrial Zoning Ordinance Regulating Data Centers
Little Rock's Board of Directors unanimously amended industrial zoning ordinances to regulate data centers, requiring water-use reports and setting noise limits, after declining to enact a moratorium.
Technical detail
Little Rock's Board of Directors unanimously amended industrial zoning ordinances to regulate data centers, requiring water-use reports and setting noise limits, after declining to enact a moratorium.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-03 |
| Citation | Industrial Zoning Ordinance Regulating Data Centers |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Arkansas' largest city approves new data center ordinance ↗ |
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