Nothing reported in Unincorporated Snohomish County yet
Who decides here: the Snohomish County Commissioners decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
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.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Snohomish County. - Go to county 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 Unincorporated Snohomish County: 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.