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Oakley Moves to Ban Data Centers | San Jose News
Oakley, California is moving to permanently ban data centers after already halting new applications, citing massive water and power demands, noise, and environmental risks — with officials determined to close any loopholes. The city, the first in the Bay Area to stop accepting data center permits, is now debating how to regulate or outright ban them, studying models like Monterey Park’s ballot ban. Concerns include health impacts, proximity to homes, and the cost of a potential vote — while also considering classifying data centers as heavy industrial use to restrict their placement…
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