The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
City of Alhambra
Anti-Data Center Policies
Los Angeles County bars large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas, while a separate measure calls for study and outreach and only preparation of a possible moratorium.
Rating and summary from Los Angeles County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Alhambra.
pending · City of AlhambraProhibits data centers in every zone of Alhambra.Alhambra DB Data Centers Prohibited Ballot Measure (2026)
What this means
The measure would prohibit data centers in every city zone, an outright ban on building or expanding them in Alhambra (prohibit them in all zones). The City Council minutes confirm the proposal would extend the existing ban (Data Centers would be prohibited in all zones).
People behind it
- Alhambra City Council
Introduced the ordinance placing the Alhambra data-center ban measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- City Attorney’s Office
Reviewed the proposed Alhambra measures and drafted the ordinances placing them on the ballot.
- Councilmember Maza
Moved to approve the ordinance placing the Alhambra data-center ban measure on the ballot.
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- Vice Mayor Andrade-Stadler
Seconded the motion to approve the ordinance placing the Alhambra data-center ban measure on the ballot.
- Michael “Alex” Jones
Initially brought forward the idea for the Alhambra ballot measure concerning Council term limits.
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Alhambra prohibits data centers in all zones of the city. The measure confirms the existing ban by defining data centers and making them prohibited uses citywide.
Monterey Park's HOME Housing Overlays measure continues prohibiting data centers while allowing limited residential uses in certain underutilized industrial, commercial, and office areas.
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