Approved: Temporary 45-day moratorium on data center development, 9-0
On October 27, 2026, San Diego approved Temporary 45-day moratorium on data center development (9-0).
San Diego City Council unanimously (9-0) adopted Ordinance 2027-20 (item S-510), an urgency 45-day temporary moratorium on data center development, establishment, intensification and expansion citywide, with amendments directing staff to notify council within seven days of any da…
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Urgency interim ordinance under Gov. Code 65858 pausing acceptance, processing and approval of any permit or entitlement for establishing, expanding, converting or intensifying data center uses citywide for 45 days; extendable by 4/5 vote for 10 months 15 days. Exemptions for accessory server rooms, public safety/emergency facilities, telecom carrier and public utility facilities, on-site computer equipment, and minor repairs not increasing floor area, electrical or water demand. CEQA exempt under 15061(b)(3) and 15308. Prompted by reported 400 MW hyperscale data center explored by Doug Manchester/Manchester Financial at the federally owned NAVWAR site (outside city land-use authority). Mayor's executive order creates a data center stakeholder working group; Land Development Code amendments to return next year. Passed 9-0; motion by Elo-Rivera, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
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