Zoning Amendment Allowing Data Centers as Industrial Use
Bessemer, AL — Zoning Amendment Allowing Data Centers as Industrial Use
Bessemer, AL · Zoning Amendment Allowing Data Centers as Industrial Use
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- October 7, 2025
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
Bessemer City Council amended its zoning laws to include data centers as an allowable use within the city's industrial zoning classification despite public opposition.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Bessemer, AL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Zoning Amendment Allowing Data Centers as Industrial Use |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Bessemer changes its laws to accommodate data centers despite stiff opposition |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
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- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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