Lysander Data Center Moratorium
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)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- November 7, 2026
- Applies to
- Data center developers in the Town of Lysander
- Enforced by
- Town of Lysander (planning/zoning/code enforcement)
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.
Who is protected: Lysander / Onondaga County residents near the proposed data center site
Legal 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).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Lysander, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | May 7, 2026 |
| Citation | Town of Lysander, N.Y., 6-month data center moratorium (adopted May 7, 2026) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Lysander Town Board approves 6-month moratorium on data centers — Syracuse.com |
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