Legislation Details

File #: 2026-1518    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Assigned
File created: 6/12/2026 In control: Planning and Community Development Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Title: Motion 26-238, referring a proposed discussion item relating to growth management and data centers to the Snohomish County Planning Commission
Attachments: 1. Proposed Motion 26-238, 2. Staff Report, 3. Motion Assignment Slip

 

 

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Motion 26-238, referring a proposed discussion item relating to growth management and data centers to the Snohomish County Planning Commission

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DEPARTMENT:  Council

 

ORIGINATOR:  Deb Bell; CM Nehring

 

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PURPOSE: To solicit feedback from the Planning Commission, in an advisory capacity, as to recommended adjustments to the regulations and development standards applicable to data centers within Snohomish County.

 

BACKGROUND: Snohomish County Code does not currently contain comprehensive regulations specifically addressing the siting, development or operation of data centers. Data centers may have impacts relating to land use compatibility, electrical demand, water usage, transportation, noise, environmental sustainability, and economic development.

 

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