Summary
Chappell pushed hard for a six-month pause on data center approvals while the city finalizes new rules — citing water, power and missed deadlines. The committee tabled it instead, betting that an 'administrative pause' and the ability to revive the moratorium will block any new application.
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Concerns raised about utility bills and water resources if hyperscale data centers arrive unregulated.
Residents near potential data center sites, who would gain regulatory protections before any approval.
Developers and landowners who might want to build data centers during the pause.
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