- A developer applied to build a hyperscale data center at Saturn Park in Monterey Park. The city is now considering a public vote to prohibit such facilities.
- Voters in Monterey Park approved Measure NDC, leading to a ban on new data center developments in the area.
South El Monte Implements Data Center Moratorium Following Monterey Park Policy
What happened
South El Monte council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on development for data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS) on October 8, 2026. The council stated it will review the possibility of banning these facilities entirely at a future meeting.
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Why it matters
The decision follows Monterey Park instituting a total ban on new data center developments. The council chambers were divided between residents concerned about water and energy costs, and industry representatives who argue that building data centers is economically critical for Southern California.
Voters in Monterey Park approved Measure NDC, which led to a ban on new data center developments in the area.
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Who's involved
- Monterey ParkCity that instituted the total ban on new data centers.
- South El MonteCity that adopted the total ban policy enacted by Monterey Park.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- South El MonteSpeculative
Data center developers might face delays in securing contracts due to the regulatory moratorium on infrastructure.
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The entities involved
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Monterey Park
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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South El Monte
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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