The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Town of Buena Vista
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Buena Vista has enacted a temporary pause on data-center applications and approvals, delaying new construction or expansion while it is in effect. It is not a permanent ban and does not appear to impose ongoing operating rules.
Rating from Colorado statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Town of Buena Vista.
current law · Town of Buena VistaEstablishes an emergency moratorium on data centers in Buena Vista; the ordinance’s title identifies it as a data-center moratorium.Buena Vista Emergency Data Center Moratorium Ordinance (2026)
What this means
The measure places a temporary pause on data-center applications and approvals, making it substantially harder to build or expand one while the pause is in effect (temporary moratorium). It is a delay, not a permanent ban, and does not appear to add ongoing operating rules.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
People behind it
- Town Council of the Town of Buena Vista
Introduced and enacted the moratorium ordinance.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
The measure imposes a temporary moratorium on data center development, preventing the Town from accepting, processing, or approving applications for data center-related permits and approvals while the moratorium is in effect. (temporary moratorium on data center development)
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