Oakland extends citywide data center approval ban for 10 months

Oakland will extend its temporary ban on approving data centers for 10 months and 15 days starting November 20, 2026. The moratorium blocks building, occupancy and other land-use approvals for data centers citywide while staff study regulations, consult utilities and stakeholders, seek technical experts and develop a community engagement plan. Accessory server rooms tied to a permitted use and existing utilities are exempt. The council passed the ordinance 8-0.

2) An Interim Emergency Ordinance, Pursuant To Oakland City Charter Section 213 And California Government Code Section 65858, Extending Interim Emergency Ordinance No. 13899 C.M.S., The Temporary Moratorium On The Approval Of Any Land Use Entitlements And/Or Agreements On The Development Or Operation Of Data Centers In The City Of Oakland, For Ten (10) Months And Fifteen (15) Days

Nov 10, 202627-0178: 2) An Interim Emergency Ordinance, Pursuant To Oakland City Charter Section 213 And California Government Code Section 65858, Extending Interim Emergency Ordinance No. 13899 C.M.S., The Temporary Moratorium On The Approval Of Any Land Use Entitlements And/Or Agreements On The Development Or Operation Of Data Centers In The City Of Oakland, For Ten (10) Months And Fifteen (15) DaysSource documentPDF 1PDF 2