Pittsburg Council to Discuss Data Center Moratorium
The city council voted to schedule a future meeting regarding a 45-day pause on new data center project approvals.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Data Centers
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The Pittsburg City Council voted 4-0 to schedule a discussion on a 45-day moratorium for future data center projects. The proposed pause is intended to allow for the creation of a comprehensive policy framework for industrial operations.
Why it matters
The moratorium aims to provide community clarity and allow an advisory committee to finalize its work on standards for data center placement and operations. City officials intend to establish these guidelines to regulate development within the designated 100-acre Technology Park.
The proposed data center is planned as a 300,000 square-foot facility located at the site of the former Delta View Golf Course. Phase 1 remains exempt from the 45-day moratorium as it is currently entitled and approved.
The players
Dionne Adams
She serves as the Mayor of Pittsburg and recused herself from the council vote regarding the data center moratorium.
Pittsburg Power
This is a local utility entity currently negotiating a power agreement for the first phase of the data center project.
AVAIO
This is a development partner that entered into a partnership with the city of Pittsburg in December 2024.
The details
While the 45-day moratorium applies to future developments, it excludes Phase 1 of the site, where Pittsburg Power and AVAIO are still negotiating a power agreement. The city, which partnered with AVAIO in December 2024, may extend the moratorium for up to 2 years while policy development continues.
Timeline
The council began the process for the 100-acre Technology Park in June 2018.
The Delta View Golf Course site closed in 2018.
AVAIO partnered with the city of Pittsburg in December 2024.
The City Council voted to discuss the 45-day moratorium on October 19, 2026.
A special council meeting to discuss the moratorium is scheduled for later this week.
The Tech Race
This pause reflects a growing trend where municipalities exert more control over industrial utility demands by grounding projects in local policy frameworks rather than rapid expansion. It positions Pittsburg to align its infrastructure with specific operational standards before further land usage at the Technology Park.
The moratorium provides residents a window of clarity while the city negotiates utility agreements and operational standards. Local stakeholders will be affected by the ultimate policy framework, which will dictate how future data centers are sited and managed within the city limits.
The takeaway
The city is prioritizing structured development guidelines to ensure future tech infrastructure aligns with community standards. Residents can expect further details on these operational requirements during the upcoming special council meeting.
Further reading
Find more updates on local industrial zoning in the Data Centers section.
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