Richmond could impose 45-day data center moratorium
News ClipKTVU·Richmond, Contra Costa County, CA·9/16/2026
The Richmond City Council is considering implementing a 45-day moratorium on new data center developments. This move reflects growing concerns in Bay Area communities about the rapid expansion of data center technology.
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The Richmond City Council is weighing whether to impose a 45-day moratorium on data centers. Richmond is the latest Bay Area city to consider such restrictions as communities have concerns over the rapid development of this technology.