OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on an emergency ordinance that would temporarily block new data center development applications citywide through Dec. 31, 2026.
The proposal would place a moratorium on accepting or processing new rezoning requests and permits tied to data center construction, expansion or property use. If approved with an emergency declaration, the ordinance would take effect immediately.
The measure comes as city officials weigh how to regulate growing interest in large-scale data center projects and their potential impact on Oklahoma City infrastructure.
Why do Oklahoma City leaders want a pause on data center construction?
City officials say the moratorium would give council members time to study concerns related to water demand, electricity use, noise, heat, air quality and infrastructure strain…