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  1. Local governments in San Jose and San Mateo County are adopting a proposed moratorium framework for local government action.

San Mateo County reviews regulations for data center construction

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 21
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San Mateo County is studying regulations from San Jose regarding data centers. The board of supervisors unanimously voted to direct staff to find zoning regulations that would limit data center construction in unincorporated areas. Supervisor Lisa Gauthier co-sponsored a resolution to help the county assess the impact on the local economy.

From mercurynews.com

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The push for data centers is driven by massive investment in artificial intelligence. San Jose officials have already drafted regulations and standards for center construction and have 13 applications in the pipeline. San Mateo County's review of these regulations could influence future construction and investment patterns in the area.

Local governments in San Jose and San Mateo County are adopting a proposed moratorium framework for local government action.

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Who's involved

  • San Mateo CountyIs considering regulating new data centers to prevent straining local environmental resources.
  • San JoseRecently drafted regulations and standards for data center construction.
  • board of supervisorsUnanimously voted to direct county staff to find zoning regulations to limit data center construction.

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