San Diego City Council Approves Temporary Data Center Development Moratorium
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on data center permitting and development within the city. The action followed public opposition to a proposed data center on federal land near Old Town, though the moratorium may not affect projects on federally owned property.
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium halting data center permitting and development within city limits. The decision followed public outcry over a developer's suggestion that a data center could be built on federal land near Old Town.
The moratorium's effect may be limited because city restrictions generally do not apply to federally owned property. The action was reported by NBC 7 and Voice of San Diego as officials and residents debate whether a permanent ban is needed.