Madison plan commission backs 12‑month moratorium on new large data‑center zoning approvals
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.
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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.
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