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 Vermilion
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Vermilion has enacted a temporary citywide pause on permits for new data centers and expansions adding data-center operations through March 23, 2027; existing centers may continue operating. The description’s “if enacted” wording conflicts with the status label.
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current law · City of VermilionImposes a temporary moratorium on data-center development in every zoning district of Vermilion, preventing the City from considering or approving data-center development, including building permits and certificates of occupancy.City of Vermilion Ordinance 2026-17 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the ordinance would pause approvals and permits for new data centers in every city zoning district through March 23, 2027, and prevent existing businesses from expanding to add data-center operations. It does not require existing data centers to stop operating, but the temporary citywide moratorium would make building or expanding substantially harder.
Timing
- Ends
- Mar 23, 2027
The moratorium applies to Data Center development and related applications, permits, and certificates of occupancy. It remains in effect through 2027-03-23 and may be extended by Council if continued review is necessary to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare.
People behind it
- City Council of Vermilion
Imposed and adopted the temporary moratorium and authorized the review of applicable laws and regulations.
- City Administration
Identified as responsible for reviewing applicable state codes, regulations, and local ordinances concerning data center development.
- Planning Commission
Identified as responsible for reviewing applicable state codes, regulations, and local ordinances concerning data center development.
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- Mayor
Required to approve the ordinance for it to become effective.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
A moratorium prohibits the consideration, approval, or authorization of any data-center development in any City of Vermilion zoning district, including related general or final development plans, special or accessory-use permits, occupancy permits, building permits, certificates of occupancy, and similar applications.
Existing businesses may not expand in any way that would establish or allow the housing, procurement, installation, or operation of a data center during the moratorium.
The moratorium takes effect upon passage and mayoral approval and remains in force through March 23, 2027, unless City Council extends it to allow additional review and development of regulatory controls.
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