Bloomington council approves six‑month moratorium on hyperscale data centers

May 27, 2026

The Bloomington City Council voted to adopt a six‑month moratorium on data center facilities to allow staff and the Planning Commission to draft and hold public hearings on updated regulations; the decision followed several public comments urging a pause and a city manager briefing on the ordinance’s scope.

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The Bloomington City Council on May 26 approved a six‑month temporary moratorium on data center facilities so staff and the Planning Commission can develop updated regulations.

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