1 data center project in Coachella City
Who decides here: the City Council of Coachella City votes on zoning. The Riverside County may review big projects too.
In Coachella City
Local votes and rules
🚫 Ban
Council approved a permanent ban on large data centers, such as AI centers. Small server rooms for storage, security, power and phone service are still allowed.
Aug 26, 2026Source
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Council ended its power-utility deal with Stronghold and paused new data centers for 45 days in June 2026. On July 8 it extended the pause to June 4, 2027.
June 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Coachella City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Coachella City: Imperial Irrigation District (public) or Wapa-- Western Area Power Administration (public).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in California.