Times Advocate iconTimes AdvocateSep 2, 2026

Council moves to block data centers in the city

August 26 meeting, voted 5-0 to adopt an urgency (emergency) moratorium prohibiting data centers within the city of Escondido.

Council moves to block data centers in the city

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August 26 meeting, voted 5-0 to adopt an urgency (emergency) moratorium prohibiting data centers within the city of Escondido.

reported on the ordinance—which establishes a temporary moratorium prohibiting new data centers and expansions/intensifications of […] The post Council moves to block data centers in the city first appeared...

Garret Smith, Senior Planner with the City's Development Services Dept.

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August 26 meeting, voted 5-0 to adopt an urgency (emergency) moratorium prohibiting data centers within the city of Escondido. The ordinance is for 45 days, which can be extended. Garret Smith, Senior Planner with the City's Development Services Dept.

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  • reported on the ordinance—which establishes a temporary moratorium prohibiting new data centers and expansions/intensifications of […] The post Council moves to block data centers in the city first appeared...

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The ordinance is for 45 days, which can be extended. Garret Smith, Senior Planner with the City's Development Services Dept.

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