Louisiana Moratoria
Every infrastructure moratorium we have identified in Louisiana as of April 2026.
2 instruments — 1 in force, 1 pending, 0 past. Activity level: Low.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Date enacted | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | City | 2026-01-28 | One year from adoption, subject to one 180-day extension under City Charter Sect | 🟡 Pending |
| St. Charles Parish | Parish | Not enacted | Proposed 12 months, amended to 8 months before final rejection | 🟡 Pending |
Detailed entries
New Orleans
- Type: City
- Status: 🟡 Pending
- Date enacted: 2026-01-28
- Duration: One year from adoption, subject to one 180-day extension under City Charter Sect
- Moratorium ID:
la-new-orleans-2026 - Legal basis: City Council Motion No. M-26-63 (interim zoning district + permitting hold); companion zoning-study Motion No. M-26-62 (referenced in M-26-63 text and preliminary staff report)
- What prompted it: Existing Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance did not include data centers as a use classification; concerns included electrical grid capacity and reliability, generator and cooling noise, air quality, development density, limited street activation, and compatibility with surrounding uses
- Affected projects: Proposed MS Solar Grid Data project near Interstate 10 and Read Boulevard in New Orleans East; no MW amount identified
- Detailed status: Active interim permitting hold and proposed Data Center Interim Zoning District under City Planning Commission review as of 2026-04-29
- Outcome: Pending permanent CZO recommendations on definitions, use permissions, district limits, density requirements, soundproofing, safety measures, and quality-of-life standards
St. Charles Parish
- Type: Parish
- Status: 🟡 Pending
- Date enacted: Not enacted
- Duration: Proposed 12 months, amended to 8 months before final rejection
- Moratorium ID:
la-st-charles-parish-undated - Legal basis: File No. 2026-0114, proposed ordinance to enact a moratorium on permitting, consideration, approval, location, construction, and/or installation of data center facilities
- What prompted it: Council sponsors sought time to adopt parish-specific data center regulations addressing design, size, location, and operation
- Affected projects: No specific project identified in official minutes; local reporting described the measure as proactive
- Detailed status: Rejected on 2026-04-06 by a 3-5 vote after amendment
- Outcome: Moratorium failed; parish president indicated a data center zoning ordinance would return for consideration
Source: moratorium_inventory.csv · Methodology · Codebook.