What does Ordinance 1527 do?

It imposes a temporary moratorium on data centers and directs a study on zoning, uses, and standards.

When was the ordinance adopted?

The City Council adopted Ordinance 1527 on May 11, 2026.

Who will be affected by the moratorium?

Developers and prospective property buyers planning data center projects, plus the general public through future land-use decisions.

Ordinance — Inver Grove Heights

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On May 11, 2026 Inver Grove Heights adopted Ordinance 1527, imposing a temporary moratorium on data center development while the city studies appropriate zoning, use types, performance standards, and impacts to decide if zoning code changes are needed.

Key Takeaways

Ordinance 1527 adopted May 11, 2026
Temporary moratorium on data centers established
City will study zoning, uses, and performance standards
Council to receive recommendations on zoning code changes

Published: May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Ordinance
City: Inver Grove Heights

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What to do next

1
Monitor City Council updates
Check Inver Grove Heights city website or contact City Hall for study findings and proposed zoning changes after May 11, 2026.
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If planning a data center project, contact city staff
Reach out to the planning department to learn how the moratorium affects permit timelines and provide input to the study.

Frequently asked questions

What does Ordinance 1527 do?: It imposes a temporary moratorium on data centers and directs a study on zoning, uses, and standards.
When was the ordinance adopted?: The City Council adopted Ordinance 1527 on May 11, 2026.
Who will be affected by the moratorium?: Developers and prospective property buyers planning data center projects, plus the general public through future land-use decisions.

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Legal terms in this notice

Interim ordinance: A temporary law the city adopts to address urgent issues while a study or permanent rule is prepared.
Moratorium: A temporary suspension of new permits or development activities for a specified use.
Zoning code: Local rules that control land use, permitted activities, and building standards.
Conditional use: A land use allowed only if specific conditions are met and approved by the city.

Full Notice Text

SUMMARY PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 1527
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE PUBLICATION OF A
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1527, AN INTERIM
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
STUDY AND IMPOSING A
MORATORIUM ON DATA
CENTERS
On May 11, 2026, the City
Council of the City of Inver
Grove Heights, Dakota
County, Minnesota adopted
Ordinance 1527, an Interim
Ordinance Authorizing a
Study and Imposing a
Mortarium on Data Centers.
Ordinance 1527 authorizes a
study to be conducted of
Data Centers, including,
without limitation, a study
related to the appropriate
zoning districts for location of
Data Centers, use types (i.e.
permitted, conditional, etc.)
for Data Centers of various
scales, potential performance
standards for Data Centers of
various scales, their relevant
localized impacts and how
other communities regulate
them and to provide the City
Council with
recommendations on
whether and how the Zoning
Code should be amended to
regulate Data Centers.
The ordinance further
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Related Notices

Notice

DateCategoryCity

The City of Inver Grove Heights adopted Ordinance No. 1524 on March 9, 2026, which removes the Convention and Visitors Bureau from a city advisory commission and allows the Planning Commission to hold one meeting per month. The summary informs the public of these changes to Title 2, Chapter 2.

May 9, 2026OrdinanceInver Grove Heights