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Madison plan commission backs 12‑month moratorium on new large data‑center zoning approvals
Summary
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt a temporary, up‑to‑12‑month moratorium on zoning approvals for primary data centers and large telecommunication centers (over 10,000 sq ft), citing the need for definitions, best‑practice research and stakeholder outreach; the Chamber of Commerce urged referral to economic development and cautioned a one‑year pause would deter investment.
The Madison Plan Commission on Jan. 12 unanimously recommended that the Common Council adopt a temporary moratorium — up to 12 months — on the consideration or issuance of zoning certificates for data centers and telecommunication centers when those uses are the primary or principal use of a property and exceed 10,000 square feet.
City planning director Megan Peddle told commissioners the moratorium (Legistar 91135) is meant as a short‑term planning tool to give city staff time to research how the industry has evolved, coordinate with regional partners and draft permanent zoning definitions and standards. "This moratorium is intended as a planning tool so that the city can develop and adopt appropriate…
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