Palm Springs Considers Extending Data Center Moratorium
The Palm Springs City Council is considering extending a temporary 45-day moratorium on new data center applications for almost two years. This extension is needed to allow city staff time to study the potential impacts of data centers and develop appropriate land use regulations, as the current zoning code does not define or regulate them.
The Palm Springs City Council is set to review a proposal to extend a temporary moratorium on new data center applications for nearly two years. The current 45-day moratorium, which expires on October 10, was enacted because the city's existing zoning code lacks specific definitions or regulations for data centers.
City officials argue that the extension is crucial to provide adequate time for staff to comprehensively study the potential impacts of data centers on the community. This period would also allow for the development of appropriate land use regulations and the integration of these rules into an ongoing update of the city's broader zoning code, ensuring future data center developments align with urban planning objectives.