Fairfield Considers Data Center Moratorium Nov. 10
The Fairfield City Council is considering a temporary moratorium that would prevent the city from accepting, processing or approving data-center applications and permits. The proposal comes after inquiries from NorthPoint Development about a potential facility near Canon Road and North Gate Road, although no formal application has been filed.
Fairfield's City Council scheduled a special meeting to consider a proposed ordinance temporarily pausing data-center development and barring related applications and permits. The measure would apply before any formal project application has been submitted to the city.
NorthPoint Development has reportedly expressed interest in building a facility east of Vanden Road in Planning Area 6, near Canon Road and North Gate Road, and may seek to purchase the property from Canon Partners LLC. The proposed moratorium reflects broader California debates over data centers, with concerns including electricity demand, water consumption and air pollution. Oakland and San Francisco have also adopted temporary pauses, while similar measures have been proposed or passed elsewhere in the state.