Madison, Wisconsin Enacts 12-Month Moratorium on New Data Centers
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Madison, Wisconsin has approved a 12-month moratorium on zoning approvals for new data and telecommunications centers larger than 10,000 square feet. This pause will remain in effect until the city adopts updated zoning regulations specific to the industry. The moratorium is intended to provide city staff time to develop better administrative and regulatory frameworks for data center developments, as the current zoning code lacks clear definitions for such facilities.

Jan 21, 2026, 6:16 AM