San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 10, 2026 — San Francisco, CA –

Supervisor Shamann Walton is preparing to introduce a legislative measure that would place a 45-day moratorium on the establishment of new data centers within the city of San Francisco. The proposed moratorium is slated to take effect on September 15.

This initiative comes in response to growing unease within the community regarding the proliferation and impact of data centers. The specific nature of these community fears was not detailed in the summary provided, nor were the potential implications or specific environmental or infrastructure concerns being raised by residents and local groups.

A moratorium of this nature typically serves as a pause, allowing city officials and stakeholders time to assess existing policies, study the potential impacts of new developments, and consider future regulations. The 45-day period would offer a window for such deliberations before new data center projects could move forward under potentially revised guidelines.

The summary did not specify the exact wording of the proposed legislation, the precise scope of “new data centers” it would cover, or the specific governmental body that would oversee its implementation and review process. Information regarding any public hearings, community feedback sessions, or the anticipated outcome of the moratorium’s review period was also not provided.

Supervisor Walton’s office plans to introduce the measure, indicating a formal legislative process is underway. However, details regarding the timeline for its introduction, potential council votes, or the exact nature of the community concerns driving the proposal remain pending.


Story summarized from the original created by Marina Newman on missionlocal.org, see more information here.

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