Palm Springs Council Considers Extending Data Center Moratorium

Palm Springs Council Considers Extending Data Center Moratorium

News ClipKESQ·Palm Springs, Riverside County, CA·9/30/2026

The Palm Springs City Council is considering extending the city’s temporary moratorium on data centers. The proposed extension could keep new data center applications and permits on hold for nearly two years after the council approved an initial 45-day moratorium.

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Gov: Palm Springs City Council, City of Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs City Council is set to consider extending the city’s temporary moratorium on data centers, potentially keeping new applications and permits on hold for nearly two years. The council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on Aug. 26, temporarily prohibiting the city from accepting, processing or approving applications and