San Francisco · 2026-10-06
San Francisco's 45-day data center freeze pauses Bayview expansion
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The Planning Commission and planning department will study water, energy and air quality effects, with a findings hearing at the end.
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors passed a 45-day citywide moratorium on data centers, according to Mission Local. It pauses the expansion of NOVVA, a 7.6-acre Bayview data center at 400 Paul Ave. that was slated to grow from nine to 36 megawatts by 2028.
If the study finds a significant environmental impact, the moratorium could be extended up to 22 months, or lead to permanent controls or restrictions. Permits have been filed for a 160,000 square foot Dogpatch center at 1215 Michigan St., but no construction has taken place.
Sources and notes
- San Francisco supervisors pass 45-day data-center moratorium · Mission Local
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