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 Vandalia
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Vandalia has enacted a temporary 365-day pause on processing permits and applications for data centers, delaying new projects and expansions. Although the description calls it conditional, its status is listed as enacted.
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current law · City of VandaliaImposes a temporary 365-day moratorium on accepting, considering, or granting zoning, occupancy, or other permits or applications relating to data centers within the City of Vandalia.Vandalia Resolution 26-R-27
What this means
If enacted, this would pause for 365 days the acceptance, review, or approval of zoning, occupancy, and other permits or applications relating to data centers in Vandalia (a 365-day moratorium on proposed data centers). That would substantially delay new projects and expansions, though it is temporary rather than a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- the coming 365 days
Resolution 26-R-27 imposes a temporary moratorium on data-center-related zoning, occupancy, and other permits or applications for the coming 365 days.
People behind it
- Councilmember Emily Bradford
Moved approval of Resolution 26-R-25 and seconded approval of Ordinance 26-07.
- Councilmember Aaron Hathaway
Seconded approval of Resolution 26-R-25 and moved approval of Resolution 26-R-27.
- Vice Mayor Corey M. Follick
Moved approval of Resolution 26-R-26 and Ordinance 26-07; also moved to amend the agenda to add Resolution 26-R-27.
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- Councilmember Rick Ford
Seconded approval of Resolution 26-R-26.
- Councilmember Cindy Doogan
Seconded the agenda amendment adding Resolution 26-R-27 and seconded its approval.
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A temporary 365-day moratorium prohibits the City of Vandalia from accepting, considering, or granting zoning, occupancy, or other permits or applications relating to data centers.
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