Jackson, MS — Proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting (tabled pending public hearing)
Jackson, MS · Proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting (tabled pending public hearing)
The Jackson City Council tabled a proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting authored by Council President Brian Grizzell, with legal review requiring a public hearing before any zoning ordinance vote.
Technical detail
The Jackson City Council tabled a proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting authored by Council President Brian Grizzell, with legal review requiring a public hearing before any zoning ordinance vote.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Citation | Proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting (tabled pending public hearing) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Company seeking to rezone Forest Avenue property for Jackson data center (WLBT) ↗ |
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