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NewsCalexico ChronicleJuly 2, 2026Imperial

Calexico City Council Moves Toward Total Ban on Data Centers

The Calexico City Council has unanimously voted to draft an ordinance that would permanently ban all new data center developments in the city. This proposal replaces a previously considered 45-day temporary pause on such projects.

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Why It Matters

If passed, this will permanently prohibit the construction of data centers within Calexico city limits, preventing any future development of this specific land use type.

Key Facts

  • The Calexico City Council voted unanimously on July 1 to pursue a permanent ban on data center development.
  • The proposed ban replaces a previously planned 45-day temporary moratorium on data center projects.
  • The ordinance is scheduled to be brought back for consideration at the council meeting on July 15.
  • The council also approved adding a future agenda item regarding the development of a dog park.

Who's Mentioned

locationCalexico“The city where the proposed ordinance would apply.”organizationCalexico City Council“The governing body that voted to pursue the data center ban.”