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.
City of Elko New Market
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Elko New Market has enacted a temporary moratorium blocking data center applications, approvals, subdivisions, and replats until new rules are adopted or May 13, 2027.
Rating from Minnesota statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Elko New Market.
current law · City of Elko New MarketProhibits data center projects in Elko New Market until the city adopts new rules or May 13, 2027, whichever comes first.City of Elko New Market Interim Ordinance No. 345 (Summary Ordinance No. 346) (2026)
What this means
The measure would stop data center-related applications and approvals across Elko New Market, and block subdivision or replatting for data center projects. This temporary moratorium would last until new rules are adopted or May 13, 2027, so it would substantially delay building, expanding, and operating data centers.
Timing
- Ends
- May 13, 2027
Express sunset, not calculated: new official controls or May 13, 2027, whichever occurs first. Section 7 allows statutory extension and earlier rescission; subsequent action has not been verified.
People behind it
- Renee Christianson
Senior Planner; prepares the May 14 moratorium staff memorandum.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
Planning and zoning applications cannot be accepted or considered; Section 4 also bars related rezoning, comprehensive-plan amendments, conditional-use permits, variances, and subdivision approvals.
Definition includes cryptocurrency mining, AI generation, and support of the internet.
Staff must study the efficacy of current zoning regulation and the need for protective amendments.
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