An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; introducing a new definition for data centers; adopting a moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of applications for the establishment or expansion of, or change of use to, data centers; amending Section 23.84A.008 of the Seattle Municipal Code; approving a work plan; declaring an emergency; and establishing an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Committee

City Clerk

Requested by

Legislative Department

Introduced

May 11, 2026

On agenda

June 9, 2026

Passed

June 11, 2026

Enacted

June 11, 2026

Enactment no.

Ord 127447

Where it was heard

City Council Jun 9, 2026 passed Pass Land Use and Sustainability Committee Jun 3, 2026 pass as amended Pass Land Use and Sustainability Committee May 20, 2026 discussed

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