Hillsboro approves data center moratorium - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Hillsboro, Oregon has become the first city in the state to approve a moratorium on land use applications for data centers. This decision was made by the city government in Washington County. The moratorium represents a significant step in regulating data center development within the region.
The city of Hillsboro, Oregon, located in Washington County, has officially approved a moratorium on land use applications specifically targeting data centers. This makes Hillsboro the first city in Oregon to enact such a measure.
The decision, reported by Holly Bartholomew of OPB, signifies a proactive step by the city government to pause and re-evaluate the development of new data center projects. While the article is brief, the approval of this moratorium is a notable development for data center companies looking to expand or establish operations in the region.