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The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners approved a pause on accepting data center land-use and permit applications through June 1, 2027. The pause gives the county Planning Commission time to update its comprehensive plan and develop amended zoning rules for data centers, though it could end earlier if that work is completed.
The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners approved a temporary pause on new data center applications through June 1, 2027. During the pause, the county will not accept land-use or permit applications for data centers while the Planning Commission works on updating the county's 20-year comprehensive plan and developing amended zoning rules.
The pause could end sooner if the zoning process is completed ahead of schedule. County officials also intend for the suspension to last through the next state legislative session, giving lawmakers time to consider data center policy and community concerns that could affect local regulation.