Chamblee GA data center moratorium (2026)
Chamblee, GA — Temporary Moratorium Suspending Acceptance of New Data Center Applications
Chamblee, GA · City of Chamblee, Ga. resolution (adopted 2026-07-21); number blank in the packet copy
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- January 16, 2027
- Applies to
- City of Chamblee staff citywide, who may not accept any application relating to establishment of a new data center; and any applicant seeking such approvals.
The Mayor and Council adopted a resolution imposing a complete suspension on the City's acceptance of any applications relating to the establishment of new data centers. The suspension expressly covers applications for special land use permits, rezonings, land disturbance permits, building permits, business licenses, and certificates of occupancy. The resolution defines a data center as a physical room, building or facility housing infrastructure for building, running, delivering or transmitting applications and services, or for storing and managing associated data. The City Manager must notify staff, and during the period the Mayor and Council with staff will research data center impacts and consider Code revisions.
Who is protected: Chamblee residents, while the Mayor and Council research data center impacts and consider Code revisions.
Legal detail
180 days, expiring 11:59 p.m. 2027-01-16 unless shortened or extended by official action of the Mayor and Council. Note the text fixes 2027-01-16 even though 180 days from 2026-07-21 would fall on 2027-01-17; the stated date governs. Adopted at the Regular Meeting of 2026-07-21, agenda item 5.2.h.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Chamblee, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | July 21, 2026 |
| Citation | City of Chamblee, Ga. resolution (adopted 2026-07-21); number blank in the packet copy |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Agency page | City of Chamblee — data center moratorium announcement; full resolution text in the 2026-07-21 council packet (PrimeGov) |
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