Snohomish County officials are scheduled to consider Emergency Ordinance 26-026 during a public hearing on Aug. 19, 2026, according to the published agenda. The ordinance would adopt a moratorium on data centers within unincorporated Snohomish County.
The measure matters to residents because it would pause new data center development across unincorporated areas of the county while officials evaluate growth management policies. According to the agenda, the ordinance relates to Growth Management and proposes adding new sections to Chapter 30.28 SCC and Chapter 30.91d SCC, the county code sections governing land use and development regulations.
The agenda item is listed as 2026-1510 and is designated as an emergency ordinance, according to the published record. The declaration of an emergency is noted directly in the agenda language, though the document does not specify additional details about the reasoning behind the emergency designation.
- Meeting date: Aug. 19, 2026
- Location: Snohomish County
- Agenda item: Emergency Ordinance 26-026 (Legistar ID 2026-1510)
- Subject: Moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Snohomish County
- Code sections affected: Chapter 30.28 SCC and Chapter 30.91d SCC
- Hearing type: Public Hearing, Growth Management
According to the agenda, the item is scheduled for a public hearing as part of the county’s regular meeting process. The agenda does not include information on subsequent votes, timelines for implementation, or additional public comment periods beyond the scheduled hearing.
Residents interested in the proposed moratorium can attend the public hearing on Aug. 19, 2026. Details on participation, including how to submit public comment, are available through the Snohomish County Legistar system at the link provided in the official meeting record.
Official source: the published record