Finance Committee recommends extending data center permit pause
The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee recommended for approval an emergency ordinance to extend the pause on data center development permits on 2026-10-19. This action advances Ordinance No. 1246-2026, which seeks to continue a moratorium on the review and issuance of certain building, zoning, and utility permits for data centers in the city, as we reported on 2026-10-10.
What's in the file
The emergency ordinance would extend the existing moratorium on the review and issuance of:
- Use, building, and zoning permits
- Certificates of occupancy
- Other license or permit applications, including those issued by the Department of Public Utilities, specifically for data centers.
The measure is intended to remain in effect until the earlier of two dates: the effective date of any newly enacted or amended city ordinances regulating data centers, or January 29, 2027. The rationale provided for this extension is to allow city officials more time to research and draft permanent regulations for the data center industry.
Status and timeline
2026-10-19 | Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee | recommended for approval
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for Ordinance No. 1246-2026 at the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 1246-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- To be Passed/Adopted
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 8, 2026