Three Spokane city council members propose data center moratorium
Three Spokane City Council members have proposed an immediate one-year moratorium on new data centers citywide. This measure would halt new permits while the city studies potential impacts on water use, energy demand, and noise. The proposal is scheduled for a council vote on June 15th.
Three Spokane City Council members have introduced a proposal to enact an immediate one-year moratorium on new computer data centers across the city. If approved, the ordinance would temporarily halt the acceptance and approval of permits for any new data center facilities.
The stated purpose of the moratorium is to allow the city to thoroughly study the potential impacts of data center development on critical resources and infrastructure. Key areas of concern include water use, energy demand, noise pollution, and the broader implications for the city's long-term development plans.
The proposal is scheduled for a vote by the Spokane City Council on June 15th. Ahead of the vote, members of the public will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed ordinance.