Commission studies data centers: staff urged to define use, thresholds and impacts

Jul 9, 2026

Commissioners examined staff options for defining and regulating data centers after a presentation on typologies and potential water and power impacts; public commenters urged a ban or moratorium, and staff and PWP were tasked with returning with comparative case studies, draft definitions and threshold options for zoning and entitlements.

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The Planning Commission spent a study-session segment on July 8 evaluating whether and how Pasadena should define and regulate data centers, including small "edge" facilities, multi‑tenant operations and larger "hyperscale" centers.

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