Riverside Land Use Committee Recommends 90-Day Data Center Moratorium
The Land Use Committee in Riverside, California, unanimously recommended a 90-day moratorium on new data center proposals. This pause is intended to allow city staff to develop a permanent definition and policy for data centers. The recommendation will now proceed to the full City Council for consideration.
The Raincross Gazette reported on recent activities at Riverside City Hall, highlighting a significant decision regarding data center development. During its Monday meeting, the Land Use Committee unanimously voted to recommend a 90-day moratorium on all new data center proposals within the city.
This temporary pause is intended to provide city staff with sufficient time to establish a comprehensive, permanent definition and policy framework for data centers. The committee's recommendation will now advance for consideration by the full Riverside City Council. This action reflects the city's intent to carefully plan and regulate future data center growth.