Monterey Park, CA Measure NDC — Voter-Approved Permanent Data Center Ban
Monterey Park, CA · Monterey Park, Cal., Measure NDC (June 2, 2026); Municipal Code amendment
Monterey Park voters approved Measure NDC on June 2, 2026, amending the city's Municipal Code to permanently prohibit data centers anywhere in the city. The ban followed a 45-day moratorium the City Council first adopted January 21, 2026 (later extended to January 21, 2027) after a proposed data center drew strong neighborhood opposition. With voter approval, the prohibition is now a permanent citywide ban.
Technical detail
Measure NDC (June 2, 2026 special municipal election) amends the Monterey Park Municipal Code to prohibit all data center uses citywide. Bridged by an urgency moratorium adopted Jan. 21, 2026 (Council Member Vinh Ngo) and extended through Jan. 21, 2027. Operative upon certification of the election results.
Who is protected: Monterey Park residents
Who must comply: Anyone seeking to develop or operate a data center in Monterey Park
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Stronger protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-02 |
| Enacted | 2026-06-02 |
| Citation | Monterey Park, Cal., Measure NDC (June 2, 2026); Municipal Code amendment |
| Enforced by | City of Monterey Park (planning/zoning) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-08-10 |
| Official source | Monterey Park voters approve Measure NDC, banning data centers within city limits — ABC7 Los Angeles ↗ |
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