Imperial County, California — The County of Imperial intends to bring a new proposed data center moratorium before the Imperial County Board of Supervisors for consideration in the near term.
County staff are actively developing a proposed moratorium that takes into account the issues identified by the Superior Court in its recent ruling. As part of that process, the County is carefully evaluating the Court’s decision, applicable requirements of state law, and the potential effect of pending litigation on the County’s available options and the timing of any further action.
The County’s goal is to move forward promptly while ensuring that any proposed moratorium appropriately addresses the issues identified by the Court and is developed in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
“Data center development continues to be an important issue for our communities, and the Board understands the need to approach the matter carefully and responsibly,” said Imperial County Board of Supervisors Chair Peggy Price. “Our priority is to ensure that any action brought forward for consideration is thoughtful, legally sound, and responsive to the concerns that have been raised.”
Additional information regarding the proposed moratorium and the date of Board consideration will be provided once available.