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 Ontario
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Ontario has enacted a six-month pause on accepting or approving permits for AI-supporting data centers, delaying new construction or expansion; it does not permanently ban them or require existing centers to close.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Ontario.
current law · City of OntarioImposes a six-month moratorium on accepting, considering, or granting local licensing approvals, zoning approvals, occupancy permits, and other permits for data centers supporting artificial intelligence in Ontario.City of Ontario Ordinance No. 26-13 (2026)
What this means
The six-month moratorium would temporarily block the city from accepting or approving applications and permits for AI-supporting data centers, delaying new construction or expansion. It does not amount to a permanent ban or say that existing centers must stop operating.
Timing
- Ends
- six months after adoption
The moratorium covers applications, licenses, zoning approvals, occupancy permits, and other permits relating to artificial-intelligence-supporting data centers within Ontario.
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Imposes a six-month moratorium in the City of Ontario on accepting, considering, or granting applications for local licenses, zoning approvals, occupancy permits, or other permits relating to data centers that support artificial intelligence.
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