Minneapolis Six-Month Interim Moratorium on Large Data Centers
Minneapolis, MN · Minneapolis, Minn., interim data center moratorium (May 22, 2026)
On May 22, 2026 the Minneapolis City Council voted 8–5 to impose a six-month moratorium on new large data centers while the city studies environmental and grid impacts and drafts zoning regulations. The pause targets facilities larger than 350,000 square feet and exempts smaller downtown developments — a size- and location-limited pause, not a total ban.
Technical detail
Minneapolis interim ordinance (May 22, 2026, 8–5) imposing a six-month moratorium on data center development over 350,000 sq ft, exempting downtown projects under that threshold, pending zoning study.
Who is protected: Minneapolis residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Developers proposing large data centers in Minneapolis
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Minneapolis, MN |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Enacted (not yet in effect) |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Enacted | 2026-05-22 |
| Citation | Minneapolis, Minn., interim data center moratorium (May 22, 2026) |
| Enforced by | Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-11 |
| Official source | Minneapolis City Council imposes six-month halt on data centers | MPR News ↗ |
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