Nothing reported in Puyallup City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Puyallup City votes on zoning. The Pierce County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Pierce County
Pierce County Council passed an emergency ordinance (No. 2026-577), 6-1, that blocks filing, review or approval of permits for new or bigger data centers over 10 megawatts in unincorporated Pierce County for up to one year. A public hearing is set for Oct. 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Tacoma.
Aug 25, 2026Source
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What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Puyallup City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
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⚡ Your electric company
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.