Minneapolis Interim Ordinance — Six-Month Moratorium on Large Data Centers
Minneapolis · Minneapolis interim data center moratorium ordinance (May 22, 2026)
Six-month moratorium on the construction, re-establishment, or expansion of data centers larger than 350,000 square feet anywhere in Minneapolis. As an interim ordinance, it took effect immediately and did not require the mayor's signature. Exempts data center projects under 350,000 sq ft within the downtown core.
Technical detail
Interim moratorium ordinance pausing approvals for large data centers while the city studies environmental, infrastructure, and zoning impacts.
Who is protected: Minneapolis utility ratepayers and adjacent residential neighborhoods.
Who must comply: Developers seeking to site new or expanded large-scale data centers in Minneapolis.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-05-22 |
| Enacted | 2026-05-22 |
| Citation | Minneapolis interim data center moratorium ordinance (May 22, 2026) |
| Enforced by | Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) |
| Penalties | Permit denial during moratorium window. |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-29 |
| Official source | Star Tribune — Minneapolis council approves 6-month moratorium on data centers ↗ |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- SB 484 (FL Data Center Costs) · In effect
- Maine Data Center Moratorium (vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Siting Bill (Vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Tax Exemption · In effect
- VA Data Center Cost-Allocation Law · In effect
- Texas SB 6 (Data Center Grid Law) · In effect
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