Understanding the Reasons and Impacts of a Data Center Moratorium
Explore the reasoning behind a data center moratorium, its impact to the communities and data center developers, and some states with moratorium bills.
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Data Centers: Daily Notes | September 16, 2026
Sulphur Springs City Council narrowly rejected a proposal to audit its economic development agreement; Woodburn City Council unanimously approved a 120-day moratorium; Riverside; Marysville; Orange County; Leon County; Eugene; Santa Cruz; Raleigh. READ MORE.
Bulletin - South Bend, IN News Today
The Common Council voted 9-0 on two ordinances that bring roughly 1,500 unregulated listings under a citywide permit system with revocation after three violations in a year.
Short-Term Rentals: Daily Notes | September 16, 2026
Cities address STRs. Chincoteague, VA sets two-night minimum; Folly Beach, SC revives cap without fee; Kalispell, MT rejects ward-by-ward caps; Opelika, AL weighs 1.5% license tax; Geneva, NY closes three-unit exemption; Kauai County, HI. READ MORE.
Data Centers: Daily Notes | September 15, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Water Development Board to enforce penalties against data centers; Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium; Statesville; Alachua; Clarendon County; San Francisco; Dubuque County; North Little Rock; Lima; Eagle Mountain. READ MORE.
Bulletin - Duluth, MN News Today
Council vote replaces a one-year moratorium with a permanent bar on converting houses into full-time short-term rentals while room rentals in occupied homes continue
Short-Term Rentals: Daily Notes | September 15, 2026
Cities address STRs. Montgomery County, MD license checks; Cayce, SC bars under-21 guests; Mesquite, NV staff approvals; Annapolis, MD fine ceiling raised; Indian Wells, CA tennis exception; Clark County, NV; Manatee County, FL; Nantucket, MA; Grand Haven, MI; Killeen, TX 8% compliance. READ MORE.
Data Centers: Daily Notes | September 14 2026
Beaufort commissioners postponed their vote on a proposed one-year moratorium; Loudon County supervisors are preparing to consider amendments that would pause new data center applications; Oxford Township; Portland; Piqua; Woodford County; Prince William; Moffat County; Foley. READ MORE.
Bulletin - National City, CA News Today
Existing hosts must race newcomers for 45 permits per council district as the city's first STR ordinance takes effect
Short-Term Rentals: Daily Notes | September 14, 2026
Cities address STRs. Teller County, CO sets $750 fee; Union Township, PA passes 2-1; Cannon Beach, OR delays cap vote; Pacifica, CA accepts coastal terms; Sandwich, MA survey relaunched; Beacon, NY raises night limit; Chatham County, GA; Erie County, NY; Carolina Beach, NC; Newcastle, OK. READ MORE.