Coachella City Council to vote on 45-day data center moratorium, discuss potential permanent ban

Coachella City Council to vote on 45-day data center moratorium, discuss potential permanent ban

News ClipKESQ·Coachella, Riverside County, CA·6/4/2026

The Coachella City Council has unanimously passed a 45-day moratorium on data center development, effective immediately. Additionally, the council discussed implementing a permanent ban on data centers, directing staff to prepare a proposal for this within the 45-day moratorium period.

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Gov: Coachella City Council
Update 6/4/26 - 9:00 p.m. The city council unanimously passed a 45-day moratorium on data centers. The moratorium goes into effect immediately. The council discussed a permanent ban, which several speakers called for during public comment. The council directed staff to bring forward the permanent ban within the 45 days. Original Report 6/4/26 - 3:05