Data Centers

Program Overview

With data centers being a newer type of development, we are studying how they might affect people, communities, and local resources and considering whether the County should create new rules to regulate data centers.

As directed by the Board, we will look at possible impacts and explore ways to reduce them. This may include options such as:

Standards for locating and developing future data centers
Measures to address electricity and water use by data centers

Our findings will be presented in a report. The report will be summarized in a memo for the Board for their information only. If the Board decides to take further action after reading the memo, a separate public hearing would be required. 

The County is seeking input from residents and local partners to ensure the options we explore to reduce potential impacts reflect community needs.  

We Want to Hear from You!

How can you participate in the process?

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Timeline

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January 2026: Project Initiation
The Board directed a report on the potential impacts of data centers and options to reduce these impacts.
February-June 2026: Research and Report Development
Staff will conduct research and meet with stakeholders to draft the report.
July 2026: Complete Report
Staff will send the Board of Supervisors a memo summarizing the report.