No project in Federal Way City, but 1 nearby
Who decides here: the City Council of Federal Way City votes on zoning. The King County may review big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Federal Way City Council voted unanimously for a 12-month emergency pause on building, expanding or permitting data centers (Ordinance 26-1048). It covers sites over 1 megawatt or over 4,000 square feet. City code had no data center rules. The city cited limited well water from Lakehaven Water and Sewer District. A public hearing was set for Sept. 1, 2026.
July 7, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Federal Way 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 Federal Way City: City of Milton (not available) or Puget Sound Energy Inc. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Washington.