Minnesota SF608 prohibits data centers in zoning districts but allows them as conditional use in industrial districts.

Minnesota SF608 amends local government regulations to prohibit the development of enterprise data centers in zoning districts. These data centers, defined as facilities with over 800,000 square feet housing information technology equipment for data storage and processing, are restricted from general zoning areas. However, municipalities can permit such data centers as conditional use in industrial districts, which are areas designated for manufacturing facilities. This law takes effect June 20, 2025, and applies to data centers constructed after that date.

Minnesota SF608 prohibits data centers in zoning districts but allows them as conditional use in industrial districts.

Minnesota SF608 amends local government regulations to prohibit the development of enterprise data centers in zoning districts. These data centers, defined as facilities with over 800,000 square feet housing information technology equipment for data storage and processing, are restricted from general zoning areas. However, municipalities can permit such data centers as conditional use in industrial districts, which are areas designated for manufacturing facilities. This law takes effect June 20, 2025, and applies to data centers constructed after that date.