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.
CB 121214 · Ordinance (Ord) · Passed
Sponsors: Eddie Lin, Joy Hollingsworth
Timeline
- May 13, 2026: sent for review (City Clerk)
- May 14, 2026: sent for review (Council President's Office)
- May 19, 2026: referred (City Council)
- May 20, 2026: discussed (Land Use and Sustainability Committee)
- Jun 3, 2026: pass as amended (Land Use and Sustainability Committee)
- Jun 9, 2026: passed (City Council)
- Jun 11, 2026: submitted for Mayor's signature (City Clerk)
- Jun 11, 2026: Signed (Mayor)
- Jun 11, 2026: returned (Mayor)
- Jun 11, 2026: attested by City Clerk (City Clerk)