OKC emergency data-center moratorium through end of 2026
Oklahoma City — Emergency Moratorium on New Data Center Rezoning
Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City data-center emergency moratorium (April 22, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- December 31, 2026
- Applies to
- Developers seeking to rezone OKC properties for new data-center use.
- Enforced by
- Oklahoma City Planning Department
Emergency moratorium on new zoning and development applications for data centers in Oklahoma City through the end of 2026. Specifically prohibits rezoning requests for data centers and creates an appeals process for projects seeking exemption. Two proposed data centers already in the permitting pipeline are exempt.
Who is protected: OKC residents and utility ratepayers.
Legal detail
OKC ordinance imposing emergency moratorium on data-center zoning applications; allows city to evaluate concerns with staff and developers and potentially amend city codes to address hyperscale data centers.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | April 22, 2026 |
| Citation | Oklahoma City data-center emergency moratorium (April 22, 2026) |
| Penalties | Rezoning denial during moratorium. |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Agency page | City of Oklahoma City — Council approves moratorium on new data centers (official press release) |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- Superior WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Dane County WI Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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