Town of Lysander, NY Six-Month Data Center Moratorium
Lysander, NY · Town of Lysander, N.Y., 6-month data center moratorium (adopted May 7, 2026)
On May 7, 2026 the Lysander Town Board (Onondaga County, near Syracuse) unanimously approved a six-month moratorium barring development and construction of new data centers. More than 350 residents packed the meeting in opposition to the proposed 300-megawatt Ranalli Lysander Data Center on a 120-acre site.
Technical detail
Town of Lysander six-month moratorium (adopted unanimously May 7, 2026) prohibiting development and construction of new data centers while the town considers regulations; prompted by the proposed 300 MW Ranalli Lysander Data Center (120-acre campus).
Who is protected: Lysander / Onondaga County residents near the proposed data center site
Who must comply: Data center developers in the Town of Lysander
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Lysander, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-05-07 |
| Enacted | 2026-05-07 |
| Citation | Town of Lysander, N.Y., 6-month data center moratorium (adopted May 7, 2026) |
| Enforced by | Town of Lysander (planning/zoning/code enforcement) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
| Official source | Lysander Town Board approves 6-month moratorium on data centers — Syracuse.com ↗ |
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