Nothing reported in Arcata City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Arcata City votes on zoning. The Humboldt County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Humboldt County
Supervisors told staff to draft a one-year pause on new data center building while they decide on permanent rules. Not adopted yet.
July 14, 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 Arcata 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
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in California.