The Hayward City Council is scheduled to consider a temporary moratorium on new data centers at its meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, according to the published agenda. The item, listed as LB 26-015, proposes adoption of an interim urgency ordinance pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, imposing a temporary moratorium on new data centers in Hayward.
The agenda item matters to residents because, according to the published agenda, it would halt new data center approvals in the city under the cited state law provision, which allows cities to adopt urgency ordinances to prohibit land uses that may conflict with a contemplated zoning proposal. The agenda does not specify the duration of the proposed moratorium or additional details beyond the ordinance’s stated purpose.
- Agenda item: LB 26-015 — Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers
- Legal basis cited: California Government Code Section 65858
- Meeting date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Body: Hayward City Council
- Action type: Council Vote
According to the published agenda, the council is scheduled to consider the item at the October 20 meeting. The agenda does not provide additional detail on subsequent steps beyond the scheduled consideration.
Residents can review the full agenda and attend the October 20, 2026 City Council meeting in Hayward to observe or comment on the item. The complete agenda, including LB 26-015, is available through the city’s Legistar meeting portal.
Official source: the published record