Gilroy City Council pauses new data center projects with 45-day moratorium
News ClipLocal News Matters·Gilroy, Santa Clara County, CA·9/15/2026
The Gilroy City Council has unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on new data center applications. This emergency ordinance took effect immediately. The city will use this period to consider new rules for the location and construction of future data center facilities.
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The Gilroy City Council has enacted a 45-day moratorium on new data center applications. The emergency ordinance, which took effect immediately, was unanimously approved by the council during its Monday meeting.
City officials stated that the temporary halt on applications will allow the city to review and establish new regulations concerning where and how data center facilities can be built within Gilroy.