Council opens final hearing on one‑year moratorium for data centers, staff outlines work plan
At a July 29 hearing, staff described a cross‑divisional work plan to study water, wastewater, noise, decommissioning, and regulatory authority as part of the one‑year moratorium on new or expanded data centers; public testimony included environmental, health, and labor perspectives.
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The Spokane City Council held a final hearing July 29 on ordinance c36887, which places an immediate one‑year moratorium on processing applications to establish or expand data centers inside city limits. Adam McDaniel of the mayor's office summarized the city’s near‑term plan: task the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board (CRSB) and the Planning Commission with workshops, conduct impact reviews focused on water and wastewater constraints, noise mitigation and decommissioning of stranded assets, and define policy options for council consideration.
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