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Temporary moratorium on data center development

Fairfield is weighing a pause on data center projects while it figures out what rules — if any — should govern them. Big data centers can strain power and water supplies and change a neighborhood fast, so the council is considering buying time to write regulations before approvals are issued.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 10, 2026

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Housing Element Compliance Rezones

Fairfield had to rezone seven parcels to create enough capacity for low and very low-income housing or risk losing its state housing certification, pro-housing funding, and local control. The council approved the changes despite a builder's objection that higher density on two East Tabor parcels is infeasible.

3 mentionsLast discussed Feb 3, 2026