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Data Center and High-Density Computing Moratorium

Description

A temporary six-month moratorium on data center and high-density computing facility permits to study utility and environmental impacts.

Impact summary

Pauses large-scale computing development to allow staff time to craft permanent zoning protections.

Applicant

Name
City Manager's Office / City of Columbia

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved7–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.

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