Scarborough Data Center Moratorium
Scarborough, ME 180-Day Data Center Moratorium
Scarborough, ME · Town of Scarborough, Me., data center moratorium (June 3, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- November 30, 2026
- Applies to
- Data center developers with pending or new applications in Scarborough
- Enforced by
- Town of Scarborough Planning Department
On June 3, 2026 the Scarborough Town Council unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on data center development, effective immediately and applying retroactively to applications submitted on or after April 1, 2026. The pause — prompted by a proposed 52-acre data center and concerns about water use and wildlife — gives the town time to amend its zoning ordinance.
Who is protected: Scarborough residents and natural-resource areas (marsh, aquifer, wildlife habitat)
Legal detail
Town of Scarborough moratorium ordinance (June 3, 2026) imposing a 180-day pause on processing data center proposals, retroactive to applications filed on or after Apr. 1, 2026, pending zoning amendments.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Scarborough, ME |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| Citation | Town of Scarborough, Me., data center moratorium (June 3, 2026) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Scarborough Town Council approves data center moratorium (Portland Press Herald) |
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