Reno moratorium freezes new data center permits, slowing expansion within city limits

The Reno City Council has officially enacted a moratorium, effectively halting the approval and construction of new data centers within the city's boundaries. The decision means that the city will temporarily cease accepting conditional use permit applications for any new data center projects. Data centers are currently required to obtain such permits and are restricted to urban and employment zoning areas under the Reno Municipal Code. This moratorium comes after the City Council's unanimous vote in April to begin tightening regulations on data centers, signaling a broader initiative to enhance oversight of future development. Ahead of the special meeting where the moratorium was approved, environmental advocates rallied at Believe Plaza to show their support, though the measure also faced opposition.