San Diego City Council Votes Unanimously to Pause New Data Center Construction
The San Diego City Council unanimously voted 9-0 to pause the construction of new data centers in the city.
San Diego, CA, October 27, 2026 —
The San Diego City Council voted 9-0 to pause construction of new data centers in the city, with all nine votes cast in favor, according to the information provided.
The available summary does not identify when the vote took place or specify how the pause will be implemented. It also does not say how long the pause is expected to last, whether it applies to projects already in development, or whether any exceptions are included. The details of the council action beyond the vote and its stated effect were not provided.
No explanation for the decision was included in the summary. It does not describe council members’ stated reasons, public feedback, or any reports or proposals considered before the vote. The names of the officials who participated were also not provided.
The action concerns the construction of new data centers within San Diego, but the available information does not clarify whether the pause covers every type of new data center project or only projects meeting particular criteria. It likewise does not state whether the vote immediately changes what applicants may do or whether additional steps are required to put the pause into effect.
Further details about the scope, duration and implementation of the pause were not provided. The confirmed information is that the San Diego City Council voted unanimously, 9-0, to pause construction of new data centers in the city.
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