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Regulatory
City of Minneapolis · Hennepin County
Minneapolis Planning Commission advances proposed data-center zoning framework
What changed
At its October 13 public hearing, Minneapolis's Planning Commission advanced proposed rules that would define data centers, limit their size and locations, and add conditions for power, water, and noise review. The framework is still proposed and must move through City Council steps; it is not final zoning law.
Changed Oct 13, 2026 93% confidence 2 public sources
Why it matters
The action is a material milestone before the city's temporary pause expires, setting the prospective conditions for Minneapolis projects and expansions.
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