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Tulsa City Council Imposes Moratorium on Data Center Construction

Tulsa city councilors have voted unanimously to pause new data center construction in the city. The temporary moratorium, which will last until at least the end of the year, aims to give officials time to review whether these projects align with current zoning rules. The decision comes after the planning office received a request to reevaluate classifications, as data centers are currently listed as low-impact industrial uses, but some argue they cause more issues such as noise.

The moratorium was supported by nineteen people who spoke at the meeting, expressing concerns about water usage during the ongoing drought and potential pollution near residential areas. Fires in the vicinity have exacerbated water shortages, making these issues even more pressing.

The planning office will now study the impacts of data centers and report back to the council every sixty days. The goal is to update zoning rules based on these findings before lifting the hold. Mayor Monroe Nichols will review the measure and decide whether to sign it into effect.

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