Harpersville AL 6-month data center moratorium (2026)
Harpersville, AL — Town Council Approves a Six-Month Data Center Moratorium and Holds Monthly Public Information Sessions (August 2026)
Harpersville, AL · Harpersville, AL — data center moratorium (2026-08-03)
- Status
- Enacted (not yet in effect)
- Applies to
- Developers of data centers in Harpersville
- Enforced by
- Town of Harpersville
Harpersville's Town Council approved a six-month moratorium on data center development to study the economic and infrastructure impacts data centers have on Alabama towns. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended a longer pause. The town, its zoning board and its water board are holding monthly public information sessions during the pause, with a 30-day public comment period to follow.
Who is protected: Harpersville residents
Legal detail
Adopted Aug. 3, 2026 (WBRC; ABC 33/40). Term six months. Purpose (WBRC): 'to allow time to study the potential economic and infrastructure impacts data centers have on Alabama municipalities.' ABC 33/40: council adopted it after the Planning and Zoning Board recommended a longer pause; first informational session Aug. 31, 2026 at the Harpersville Community Center (Mayor Theoangelo Perkins); monthly sessions planned, then a 30-day public comment period. AL.com (Sept. 18, 2026) confirms a six-month moratorium passed in August. NOT ESTABLISHED: vote count, ordinance number, expiry date.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Harpersville, AL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | August 3, 2026 |
| Citation | Harpersville, AL — data center moratorium (2026-08-03) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Not stated in the located sources |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Harpersville town council approves 6-month data center moratorium — WBRC |
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