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San Jose leaders move to pause data center approvals until stricter rules come up for a December vote

Mayor Matt Mahan and four council members proposed Thursday to halt land-use approvals for data centers until the council votes Dec. 8 on standards for water, power and noise. Advocates say a real moratorium should last longer.

Knox AbbottNovember 12, 20262 min read

Data Center Planning - illustration, Jake Team LLC

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Growth & Development24 days ago
Assessed value of Saratoga property tops $23.6 billion, up 5.7%, outpacing the county
The county assessor's annual report puts Saratoga among the five fastest-growing tax rolls, driven by home sales, while 130 residential appeals dispute $133 million in value.
Growth & Development28 days ago
Cupertino hearing Tuesday on up to $135 million in bonds for 234 affordable apartments at former Vallco site
Eden Housing's Rise Block 5 project would hold 174 very low-income and 58 low-income units on North Wolfe Road; the city would carry no liability for the tax-exempt bonds.
Growth & Development1 month ago
Los Gatos weighs dropping neighbor notices and extra hillside limits from its lot-split rules after a state warning
Los Gatos planners take up 17 changes Wednesday after California's housing department said the town's two-home and lot-split ordinance no longer complies with state law; the council has the final say.
Growth & Development1 month ago
Mayor counts 18 builder's remedy applications still in review across 16 Saratoga properties
In a column published Sunday, Chuck Page said 25 such applications reached the city before its housing plan won state approval; three were approved, three closed as ineligible, one withdrawn, and two sites have competing proposals.
Growth & Development1 month ago
Marshall Lane townhome study finds evacuation delays it cannot fully fix; residents weigh in Thursday
A draft environmental report on 132 townhomes at 18500 and 18520 Marshall Lane finds significant and unavoidable impacts on wildfire evacuation and driving; the city takes comments at a Zoom meeting Oct. 15, with written comments due Oct. 26.
Growth & Development1 month ago
Staff backs two builder's remedy projects, 97 units in all, at planning commission Wednesday
Saratoga's Planning Commission takes up 22 homes on a 1.83-acre Pierce Road lot and 69 units on Quito Road on Oct. 14; staff recommends approval, saying state law bars denial over zoning.
Growth & Development1 month ago
Council meets in closed session Wednesday on Burry-led suit over Pierce Road hillside homes
Citizens for Responsible and Equitable Development, headed by investor Michael Burry, says the city's approval of 25-home Masson Estates ignored wildfire evacuation risk; the developer has called the environmental review thorough.
Growth & Development2 months ago
Showcase of Homes celebrates 30 years with new energy features
The 2026 Saratoga Showcase of Homes will feature 13 residences from 12 builders, highlighting advancements in energy efficiency and charitable contributions.

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Saratoga

San Jose leaders move to pause data center approvals until stricter rules come up for a December vote

More Growth & Development

Assessed value of Saratoga property tops $23.6 billion, up 5.7%, outpacing the county

Cupertino hearing Tuesday on up to $135 million in bonds for 234 affordable apartments at former Vallco site

Los Gatos weighs dropping neighbor notices and extra hillside limits from its lot-split rules after a state warning

Mayor counts 18 builder's remedy applications still in review across 16 Saratoga properties

Marshall Lane townhome study finds evacuation delays it cannot fully fix; residents weigh in Thursday

Staff backs two builder's remedy projects, 97 units in all, at planning commission Wednesday

Council meets in closed session Wednesday on Burry-led suit over Pierce Road hillside homes

Showcase of Homes celebrates 30 years with new energy features

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