_Regulation · Operational restriction_

# Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC)

Canonical ID: `a3f5b488-3803-4d21-8251-5ad31638e614`

- **Jurisdiction:** [Monterey Park](/locations/united-states/california/monterey-park-california.md) (id: `cbaa54e2-3d11-4f8b-94ff-21c82cac586d`)
- **Kind:** `operational_restriction`
- **Status (derived):** in_effect
- **Effective:** 2026-06-02

Monterey Park first adopted a 45-day data center moratorium via Ordinance No. 2272 on January 21, 2026, later extended while permanent regulations were prepared. At the June 2, 2026 special election, voters approved Measure NDC, amending the municipal code to prohibit all data centers citywide, implemented through Ordinances No. 2278 and 2279. The prohibition is in effect, making Monterey Park the first California city to enact a voter-approved citywide data center prohibition.

## Sources (3)

1. https://abc7.com/post/monterey-park-voters-approve-measure-ndc-banning-power-hungry-data-centers-within-city-limits/19229466/
2. https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/1710/Data-Center-Information
3. https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19133/Ord-2278-Data-Center-Prohibition---Regular

## Common questions

### What does Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC) cover?

Monterey Park first adopted a 45-day data center moratorium via Ordinance No. 2272 on January 21, 2026, later extended while permanent regulations were prepared. At the June 2, 2026 special election, voters approved Measure NDC, amending the municipal code to prohibit all data centers citywide, implemented through Ordinances No. 2278 and 2279. The prohibition is in effect, making Monterey Park the first California city to enact a voter-approved citywide data center prohibition.

### Where does Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC) apply?

Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC) is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in Monterey Park on the DEPLOY registry.

### When did Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC) take effect?

Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC) is recorded as effective June 2, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.

### Is Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC) still in effect?

Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

### What types of robots does Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC) apply to?

Monterey Park voters approve a citywide prohibition on data centers (Measure NDC) is recorded as cross-cutting on the DEPLOY registry, meaning it does not single out one robot form factor. Operators of any covered robot type in Monterey Park should review the underlying primary sources for applicability.


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