Woodbury Council Votes to Moratorium on Data Center Expansion

Woodbury City Council voted to implement a temporary moratorium on data center and high-volume public infrastructure expansions within the city limits. This interim ordinance, which remains in effect for one year unless otherwise decided by the council, prevents the issuance of permits for any expansion of existing or new structures. The moratorium is part of a broader study into the environmental impacts, residential neighborhood effects, and best practices related to data centers in Woodbury.

The ordinance freezes new approvals for rezoning or comprehensive plan amendments while the city evaluates the long-term impacts of data center operations. The study compares Woodbury's current regulations to those in other communities, aiming to draft permanent zoning standards.