9.Interim Urgency Ordinance Prohibiting Data Centers Within the City of Escondido
Ordinance Outcome not yet posted
Staff asks the City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-18, an interim urgency ordinance under Government Code 65858 that would prohibit establishing, expanding or intensifying data centers and similar high-intensity computing uses citywide while the City studies zoning and General Plan changes. Adoption requires a four-fifths vote; the draft runs until October 10, 2026 unless extended.
Staff recommendation: Approval
Sources
- Agenda packet · pp. 6, 135