San Diego City Council Ratifies 45-Day Moratorium on Data Center Development
San Diego's City Council unanimously ratified a temporary 45-day moratorium on data center development. Mayor Todd Gloria supported the pause, which will allow the city to study potential impacts on water supplies, electricity demand and nearby neighborhoods.
San Diego's City Council unanimously ratified a 45-day moratorium on data center development in the city. Mayor Todd Gloria called the measure a necessary and responsible step to ensure development does not outpace the city's ability to protect residents.
The mayor said San Diego remains open to innovation, investment and job creation but should not impose unnecessary costs or neighborhood impacts on residents. The moratorium gives the city time to assess data centers' potential effects on water supplies, electricity demand and surrounding communities before new development can proceed.