Milton GA 30-day data-center moratorium (June 2026)
Milton (GA) — 30-Day Moratorium on Data Center Applications, Permits, Rezoning, and Licenses
Milton, Georgia · Milton (GA) City Council unanimous resolution — 30-day data-center moratorium (June 15, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- June 15, 2026
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking any permits, approvals, or licenses in Milton, GA
- Enforced by
- Milton Community Development Department
The Milton, Georgia City Council voted unanimously on June 15, 2026 to impose a 30-day moratorium on all data center activity in the city — covering new applications, permits, rezoning requests, business licenses, and certificates of occupancy — while the city reviews its land-use policies for such facilities. Milton is an affluent north Fulton County suburb in the Atlanta metro area.
Who is protected: Milton residents and neighborhoods near potential data-center sites
Legal detail
Milton City Council resolution (unanimous vote, June 15, 2026): 30-day interim moratorium on acceptance and processing of data-center-related land-use applications, building permits, rezoning requests, business license applications, and certificates of occupancy. Effective June 15, 2026. Extended briefly on July 6, 2026, then by 180 days on July 20, 2026. Purpose: review of zoning and development standards applicable to data centers.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Milton, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | June 15, 2026 |
| Citation | Milton (GA) City Council unanimous resolution — 30-day data-center moratorium (June 15, 2026) |
| Penalties | Application rejection/suspension during moratorium period |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Agency page | City of Milton — Council enacts 30-day moratorium on data center-related applications |
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