Nothing reported in Unincorporated Yakima County yet
Who decides here: the Yakima County Commissioners decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Yakima County
Yakima County commissioners voted unanimously for a six-month pause on land use and building permits for data centers in unincorporated areas. County code had no data center rules and no application had been filed. Many speakers worried about water in a drought, noise and health. A public hearing is due within 60 days.
Aug 11, 2026Source
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What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Yakima 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 Yakima County: Bonneville Power Administration (public) or Benton Rural Electric Assn (co-op (owned by its members)) or Pacificorp (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Washington.