Coachella, CA 45-Day Moratorium on New Data Center Applications
Coachella, CA · Coachella, Cal., 45-day data center moratorium (adopted June 4, 2026)
On June 4, 2026 the Coachella City Council unanimously approved a temporary 45-day moratorium on new data center applications and terminated its agreement with Stronghold Power Systems, which had proposed a 400-plus-acre, six-data-center 'Coachella Valley Technology Campus' on the city's east side. Council members said they will pursue zoning and other tools toward a possible permanent ban and revisit the issue July 9, 2026.
Technical detail
Coachella City Council urgency moratorium (adopted unanimously June 4, 2026) imposing a 45-day pause on acceptance/processing of new data center applications; the council simultaneously terminated the Stronghold Power Systems development agreement and directed staff and the city attorney to explore zoning restrictions toward a permanent prohibition; extension to be considered July 9, 2026.
Who is protected: Coachella residents concerned about water, energy, and environmental impacts
Who must comply: Data center developers seeking new applications in Coachella
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Coachella, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-04 |
| Enacted | 2026-06-04 |
| Citation | Coachella, Cal., 45-day data center moratorium (adopted June 4, 2026) |
| Enforced by | City of Coachella (planning/zoning) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-08-10 |
| Official source | Coachella Approves Data Center Moratorium, Ends Stronghold Power Agreement — NBC Palm Springs ↗ |
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