Madison, Wisconsin Enacts 12-Month Moratorium on New Data Centers
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Madison, Wisconsin has implemented a 12-month moratorium on zoning approvals for new data and telecommunications centers exceeding 10,000 square feet. This pause aims to allow city staff to create updated zoning regulations, as the existing code lacks clear definitions for such facilities. The moratorium will remain in place until these new regulations are adopted.

Jan 21, 2026, 6:16 AM