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San Diego City Council votes 9-0 to put a pause on building data centers in the city
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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The San Diego City Council voted unanimously to impose an emergency moratorium on new data center developments and expansions within the city, citing concerns about impacts on water, electricity, housing, and infrastructure. This pause excludes a proposed 400-megawatt data center near Old Town on Navy property, which is undergoing environmental review.
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San Diego's pause on new data center builds makes planning and permits harder for you if you target this market. You need to adjust your development timeline and consider regulatory risk as permanent constraints may follow.
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