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Who decides here: the City Council of Arlington City votes on zoning. The Snohomish County may review big projects too.

Local votes and rules

⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Snohomish County

Snohomish County Council voted unanimously for a six-month emergency pause on new or bigger data centers in unincorporated areas (Emergency Ordinance 26-026). It covers sites planned to use 2 megawatts or more. It does not apply inside cities. A hearing was held Aug. 19; most speakers asked for a full ban. The council can renew it in six-month steps.

June 24, 2026Source
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⚡ Your electric company

Depending on where you live in Arlington City: Bonneville Power Administration (public) or PUD 1 of Snohomish County (public) 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.