Council adopts 10-month moratorium on data center approvals

Sep 15, 2026

The Angels Camp City Council on Sept. 15 adopted Ordinance 560, imposing a moratorium on land-use approvals for data centers through Aug. 17, 2027, citing California Government Code Section 65858; the hearing drew two public questions about intent and voter authority.

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The Angels Camp City Council on Sept. 15 adopted Ordinance 560, establishing a moratorium on approval of any land‑use entitlements or agreements to allow operation of data centers in the city for 10 months and 15 days past Oct. 2, 2026 — effective through Aug. 17, 2027. City Planner Amy Augustine introduced the ordinance under California Government Code Section 65858 and Vice Mayor Michael Chimente opened the public hearing.

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