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SF Supervisor Plans Moratorium on New Data Centers, With Permanent Ban to Follow
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
San Francisco District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton plans a 45-day moratorium on new data center construction, aiming for a permanent citywide ban due to environmental and community impact concerns. This moratorium could extend up to 22 months if existing data centers pose threats, affecting ongoing and proposed expansions such as the NOVVA facility.
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You will face a hard market entry pause in San Francisco if your data centre project lacks strong environmental credentials. This window lets you decide if you can adapt or must shift focus away from SF expansion.
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