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 Irwindale
Strongly Anti-Data Center Policies
Irwindale’s ordinance is labeled enacted, though its description says “if enacted”; it would prohibit AI data center uses citywide but does not address other data centers.
current law · City of IrwindaleProhibits AI data centers and related uses throughout Irwindale.Irwindale Ordinance No. 821 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the ordinance would prohibit AI data center land uses citywide in Irwindale, making it an outright ban within that scope. It does not address data centers that are not AI data centers.
People behind it
- City of Irwindale
Lead agency and project applicant responsible for the City-initiated proposed code amendment.
- Marilyn Simpson
Listed as the lead/public agency and project applicant contact for the proposed ordinance.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Prohibits AI data center land uses citywide by adding Chapter 17.42 to the Irwindale Municipal Code. prohibit AI Data Center Land Uses Citywide
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