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 Lysander
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Lysander has enacted a six-month town-wide pause on accepting new data center applications, though the Town Board may grant exceptions. Existing centers can continue operating.
Rating from New York statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Town of Lysander.
current law · Town of LysanderThis law establishes a six-month moratorium on the development or construction of data storage facilities in the Town of Lysander.New York Town of Lysander Local Law No. 4 of 2026
What this means
The measure would block new data center applications town-wide for six months, a major temporary obstacle to building or expanding facilities (no applications would be accepted). It does not prohibit operating existing centers, and the pause is temporary, but development would have to wait or seek a Town Board exception.
Timing
- Ends
- Nov 7, 2026
The Town's update states the moratorium expires 11/7/26.
People behind it
- Town of Lysander Town Board
Enacted Local Law No. 4 and referred the proposed measure for review. It is enacted by the Town Board.
- Town Attorney
Was authorized by Town Board resolution to draft the data-center moratorium. Allow Town Attorney to draft a Moratorium.
- Kevin Rode
As supervisor, announced the creation of a committee to draft a local law concerning data centers. Announced creating a committee to draft a local law.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements4
For six months from the law’s effective date, Town boards may not accept applications for data storage facilities. The law applies to applications filed after adoption; it takes effect upon filing with the New York Secretary of State. No applications shall be accepted for a period of 6 months
During the moratorium, applicable statutory and other default time periods for development permits or approvals are suspended and temporarily superseded. Each and every time period regulation
The Zoning Board of Appeals’ authority to grant relief from the moratorium is suspended. An exception may instead be sought from the Town Board through the Town Clerk: the Board may grant relief, after a noticed public hearing, only if it finds extraordinary hardship and that relief will not harm public health, safety, or general welfare. The application fee is $100, and relief must be granted by amending the local law. The Town Board retains the power to vary or modify
A person or entity that violates the law is subject to a $1,000 penalty for each day the violation continues. one thousand dollars ($1000.00) for each day
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
The Town Board may grant relief from the moratorium for a landowner facing extraordinary hardship, after a noticed public hearing, if it finds the exception will not adversely affect the town’s health, safety, and general welfare. Relief must be granted by amending the local law; an application filed through the Town Clerk carries a $100 processing fee. extraordinary hardship upon a landowner
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