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Taylor council adopts 12‑month moratorium on data centers to review zoning
Summary
Taylor City Council voted to adopt a 12‑month moratorium on acceptance and processing of applications for data centers and similar storage facilities, citing a need to update zoning and standards to avoid incompatibility and legal exposure; the decision followed public debate over property‑rights implications.
The Taylor City Council voted on Jan. 20 to adopt a 12‑month moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications, permits and site plans for data centers and similar data‑storage facilities in the city, effective 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2026, and expiring at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2027 (or earlier if the council adopts new ordinances).
Council sponsor 'Mister Thomas' read the resolution into the record, saying the…
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