Proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and
Jackson, MS — 183-Day Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers (Approved July 14, 2026; Expires Jan. 13, 2027)
Jackson, MS · Proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting (tabled pending public hearing)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- January 13, 2027
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
The Jackson City Council tabled a proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting authored by Council President Brian Grizzell, with legal review requiring a public hearing before any zoning ordinance vote.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | July 14, 2026 |
| Citation | Proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting (tabled pending public hearing) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Sparks fly at city council meeting as residents again speak out against data centers — WLBT (Oct. 6, 2026) |
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