SF Approves 45-Day Data Center Moratorium

San Francisco supervisors pass temporary moratorium on data centers

San Francisco became the first county in the Bay Area to enact a temporary moratorium on the construction of new data centers.

SF approves 45-day data center moratorium

As artificial intelligence and digital services rapidly expand, several California local governments are stepping back to evaluate the footprint of data center development in their communities.

San Francisco supervisors pass 45-day data-center moratorium

A temporary data center freeze could be expanded — or made permanent. It will pause the expansion of several centers in S.F. San Francisco supervisors pass 45-day data-center moratorium

San Francisco hits pause on data centers

The moratorium on the facilities that enable artificial intelligence will last 45 days and could be extended to 22 months.

San Francisco hits pause on new data centers with 45-day moratorium

San Francisco's moratorium could lead to stricter regulations, impacting tech growth and setting a precedent for other cities facing similar issues.

San Francisco passes temporary moratorium on data centers as permanent rules eyed

San Francisco on Tuesday became the first county in the Bay Area to enact a temporary moratorium on the construction of new data centers. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously at its regular meeting to approve a 45-day urgency ordinance that took effect immediately. The moratorium calls for a halt to the approval of permit […]