Nothing reported in Eureka City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Eureka City votes on zoning. The Humboldt County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Council voted unanimously to pause new data centers for 45 days. It can be extended up to two years. No data center is proposed in the city.
Sept 1, 2026Source
⏸️ 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 cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Eureka 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.