Clackamas County Pausing Development of Data Centers
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to pause data center permit applications for six months. During the pause, the county will study impacts on water availability, utility costs, natural resources, infrastructure, land use and economic opportunities while developing potential regulations and seeking public input.
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners in Oregon unanimously approved a six-month pause on data center permit applications. County officials will use the period to evaluate how data center development could affect water availability, utility costs, natural resources, infrastructure, land use and economic opportunities.
The county also plans to continue developing potential data center regulations and provide opportunities for public input before determining its next steps.