Coachella City Council to consider extending 45-day data center moratorium in preparation of permanent ban

Coachella City Council to consider extending 45-day data center moratorium in preparation of permanent ban

News ClipKESQ·Coachella, Riverside County, CA·7/8/2026

The Coachella City Council is set to consider extending a 45-day moratorium on data center developments for an additional 10 months and 15 days. City staff indicates more time is required to establish the framework for a permanent ban on data centers within the city. This action signals the city's intent to implement stricter regulations on data center construction.

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Gov: Coachella City Council
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - Coachella City Council will consider extending a 45-day moratorium it placed on data center developments last month. According to city documents, staff says more time is needed to carve out the framework for a permanent ban, and they plan on extending the moratorium by 10 months and 15 days. News Channel