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Reno City Council Halted New Data Center Projects

A moratorium on construction remains in place for the city until August 31, 2027.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Data Centers

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The Reno City Council has officially enacted a moratorium on all new data center projects, freezing construction development in the city until August 31, 2027. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Three data centers remain under construction in Reno after the City Council enacted a moratorium on new projects. This pause on development will last until late 2027 while the city updates its code.

Why it matters

The city is currently weighing how to integrate these high-power-demand facilities into Reno's infrastructure. The moratorium ensures no new applications are processed until revised regulations are in place.

Reno currently hosts six data centers out of more than 70 across Nevada. Three additional projects are under construction, including sites ranging from 61,500 to 91,200 square feet.

The players

Reno City Council

The seven-member governing body that approved the moratorium on new data center construction.

The details

The Keystone, Webb, and Oppidan data center projects were approved by the City Council in early 2025 and hold active building permits. The Keystone facility is slated to begin delivering 4.4 megawatts of power by the fourth quarter of 2026. Future development remains frozen as the city drafts new data center standards.

Timeline

  1. January 2025: Keystone and Webb data centers were approved.

  2. March 2025: The Oppidan Data Center project was approved.

  3. June 2026: Reno City Council enacted the construction moratorium.

  4. August 31, 2027: The construction moratorium expires.

The Truckee Meadows View

This moratorium marks a clear shift in how Reno manages industrial tech infrastructure compared to its past focus on gaming or general logistics. It aligns with broader local efforts to set specific density and utility standards for intensive land users.

Residents should expect to see continued construction activity at the Keystone, Webb, and Oppidan sites through 2026. The moratorium does not affect these already-permitted projects, but prevents new data center filings until the August 2027 deadline.

The takeaway

The city has signaled a pause in the rapid expansion of data centers to re-evaluate local development rules. Keep an eye on City Council agendas for upcoming discussions regarding the new regulations that will replace the current moratorium.

Further reading

You can find more updates on local industrial zoning in the Data Centers section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno Gazette Journal.

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