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Board of Supervisors, October 6, 2026

Approves Interim zoning moratorium on data centers citywide, passed

3h 19m26,242 words
15 mentionscommercialapprovedland usezoningpublic hearingSan Francisco, CA
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How this board votes

The Board of Supervisors approved 90% of 397 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Shamann Walton (31 of 201 recorded votes).

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What happened

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed on first reading an urgency interim zoning moratorium (Item 29) prohibiting data centers citywide for 45 days while the city studies impacts, approved by same house, same call (voice vote) with the measure taking effect immediately up…

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
San Francisco, CA
Governing body
Final authority
Date
October 6, 2026
Decisions
10 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, passed

Free sample: decision 1 of 10

Authorization of PUC water, wastewater, and power revenue bonds

Ordinance authorizing PUC issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable water revenue bonds up to approximately $492.8 million, wastewater revenue bonds up to approximately $24.5 million, and power revenue bonds up to approximately $12.6 million, to prepay base rental payments for the commission's headquarters at 525 Golden Gate Avenue. Requires two-thirds/eight votes. Passed same house, same call on first reading.

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Meeting Summary

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed on first reading an urgency interim zoning moratorium (Item 29) prohibiting data centers citywide for 45 days while the city studies impacts, approved by same house, same call (voice vote) with the measure taking effect immediately up…

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Key Decisions (10)

Approved

Authorization of PUC water, wastewater, and power revenue bonds

Vote: passed
Approved

United Airlines lease and use agreement second modification at SFO

Vote: passed
Approved

DPH lease at 555 Polk Street

Vote: passed
Approved

Liquor license determinations for three establishments

Vote: passed
Approved

CEQA compliance procedures ordinance amendment

Vote: 10-1
Approved

Green building requirements update for city buildings

Vote: 11-0
Approved

Acceptance of Fillmore Heritage Center parcels

Vote: passed
Approved

Landmark designation amendment for Compton's Cafeteria Riot site

Vote: passed
Approved

Interim zoning moratorium on data centers citywide

Vote: passedConditions attached
Continued

Retirement Board candidate disclosure ordinance sent back to committee

Vote: passed

Market Signals (3)

Infrastructure

San Francisco imposed a 45-day citywide moratorium on data centers…

Commercial Demand

United Airlines received a $7.1 million rental abatement at SFO…

Sentiment

Public commenters raised concerns about rent control litigation risk driving…

Who Spoke (20)

ChairCouncilmember · 8Public · 6

On the record: the chair, 8 councilmembers, and 6 members of the public.

Agenda results

260539 Administrative Code - Local Implementation - California Environmental Quality Act request

No vote recorded

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