Data Center Moratorium

At a glance

• What: A proposed 12-month moratorium on data center development in Newark. The Council adopted a resolution of support, but the ordinance itself (26-1273) was sent back to the administration.
• Where it stands: On September 9 the resolution of support passed 9-0 (Ramos moved, Jackson seconded). The ordinance to establish the moratorium and amend the definition of data center was returned to the administration the same day.
• Next: The ordinance must be reintroduced before the moratorium can take effect.

Details

Council Member Ramos sponsored the resolution of support. Ordinance 26-1273 would amend Title 41 to establish a one-year moratorium and revise the definition of data center. No debate is recorded.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 9, 2026: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Newark/meetings/2026/9/302222_M_Municipal_Council_26-09-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-09-09 - City Council

Support resolution adopted 9-0; ordinance returned to administration.