San Francisco, CA Data Centers & Crypto Mining: Data Center Moratoriums (2026)
Temporary pauses or outright bans on new data-center development while a locality studies impacts, including moratorium length, what triggers one, and which projects are grandfathered in.
Research in progress
We are currently verifying San Francisco's specific local ordinance for data center moratoriums. In the meantime,Californiastate law generally applies, and below you'll find guidance for finding the official rules and links to related San Franciscoordinances we've already verified.
California State Law Context
California state law provides the baseline framework for data center moratoriums across all municipalities in the state. Individual cities like San Francisco may adopt additional local rules on top of state requirements, which is what makes checking your specific city ordinance important. For San Francisco residents, the safest approach is to follow state law as a baseline and contact City Hall for any additional local requirements.
You can browse all California data centers & crypto mining to see how cities across the state regulate this topic.
How to find official San Francisco Data Center Moratoriums rules
- Search for "San Francisco CAmunicipal code" to find your city's online code portal (Municode, eCode360, or American Legal Publishing are the most common).
- Look for chapters covering data centers & crypto mining, zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance — that's where most data center moratoriums rules live.
- Contact San FranciscoCity Hall's code enforcement, planning, or community development department for clarification.
- Check with your HOA if applicable — many HOAs have stricter rules than the city itself.
Other data centers & crypto mining verified for San Francisco
We've verified the following data centers & crypto mining for San Francisco: