Councilmember seeks three‑month moratorium on data centers to study impacts

Aug 17, 2026

Councilmember Morrow introduced a proposed three‑month moratorium resolution on data center projects to allow study of energy, water, noise and environmental effects; city attorney said application to pending projects depends on whether applicants have vested rights under development agreements.

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Councilmember Morrow asked the council to place a three‑month moratorium on all types of data centers during a work‑session discussion on Aug. 17, saying residents have raised both support and opposition and the city lacks sufficient information to make an informed decision.

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