Perris data center ban (proposed)
Perris Proposed Citywide Data Center Ban (2026)
Perris, CA · Perris proposed citywide data center ban; Planning Commission recommendation Sept. 17, 2026
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Data center developers and applicants in Perris
- Enforced by
- City of Perris Planning Division
Perris is moving toward banning large data centers citywide. In June 2026 the City Council voted unanimously to have staff draft a ban, and all 27 public speakers supported it. On September 17, 2026 the Planning Commission recommended the ban, with possible exemptions for small server rooms such as those used for emergency services. The ban takes effect only after a final City Council vote. If adopted, Perris would follow Monterey Park, Coachella and Calexico as a California city that bans data centers.
Who is protected: Perris residents and ratepayers
Legal detail
Zoning text amendment, in draft, to prohibit data centers with large electricity and water demand. Council direction to staff (unanimous), June 2026 meeting (reported June 10, 2026). Planning Commission recommendation of approval Sept. 17, 2026, which asked for clearer size and impact definitions and an exclusion for small residential or emergency-service server rooms. The ordinance returns to the City Council for introduction and adoption, date not set.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Perris, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Citation | Perris proposed citywide data center ban; Planning Commission recommendation Sept. 17, 2026 |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Perris Planning Commission recommends data center ban — KVCR News |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
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- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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