Madison council adopts 12-month moratorium on large data centers to study local impacts

Jan 14, 2026

The Madison Common Council on Jan. 13 adopted a temporary, 12-month moratorium on zoning approvals for data centers and telecommunication centers larger than 10,000 square feet to allow staff to research energy, water and land-use impacts and draft long-term regulations.

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The Madison Common Council voted unanimously on Jan. 13 to adopt a one-year moratorium on the consideration or issuance of zoning certificates for data centers and telecommunication centers that are the principal use of a property and exceed 10,000 square feet.

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