Direct staff to develop moratorium temporarily banning new data centers
In Plain English
Data centers are large facilities that house computer servers and can consume massive amounts of electricity while generating significant heat and noise. The city currently has no specific rules governing these facilities. If approved, staff will draft a temporary ban on new data center construction while the city studies whether permanent regulations are needed.
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