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 Oakley
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Anti-Data Center Policies
Oakley has enacted a 45-day pause on accepting or approving data-center land-use applications, which the City Council may extend; existing facilities can continue operating.
Rating from California statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Oakley.
current law · City of OakleyProhibits Oakley from accepting, processing, or approving data center applications for 45 days, while the city studies rules for them.Oakley Urgency Ordinance 9-26 (2026)
What this means
The ordinance would stop the City from accepting, processing, or approving any data-center land-use applications for 45 days, and the City Council could extend the pause. It does not ban operating existing facilities, but it would substantially delay new building or expansion approvals while the City studies regulations. The City shall not receive, accept, process, or approve any application
Timing
- Ends
- forty-five (45) days from the date of adoption
The moratorium applies while the ordinance is in effect and may be extended by the City Council as provided in California Government Code Section 65858.
People behind it
- City Council of the City of Oakley
Proposed, adopted, and enacted the urgency ordinance imposing the temporary moratorium.
- City Manager, or designee
Authorized and directed to prepare the report required before the ordinance expires.
- City Clerk
Responsible for certifying passage and arranging publication of the ordinance or its summary.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
For the duration of the ordinance, the City may not receive, accept, process, or approve any application for a data center land use. The moratorium takes effect immediately upon adoption by at least a four-fifths City Council vote and lasts 45 days, unless extended under California Government Code Section 65858.
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