Civic calendar | Supervisors to discuss data center zoning

Civic calendar | Supervisors to discuss data center zoning

News ClipTimes-Standard·Humboldt County, CA·7/11/2026

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will discuss a petition to modify zoning ordinances, potentially prohibiting data centers. This significant consideration is part of a larger civic calendar for various local government meetings across Humboldt County, California.

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The Times-Standard published its civic calendar, outlining upcoming local government meetings in Humboldt County, California. Among the key items, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider a petition seeking modifications to the county's zoning ordinance. This proposed change aims to prohibit specific facilities, including data centers, detention facilities, onshore support facilities for offshore oil, and deep-sea mining.

Separately, other local bodies across the county have diverse agendas. The Arcata City Council will address property negotiations, a presentation on development impact fees, a resolution on artificial intelligence use, and amendments to rental inspection program rules. The Blue Lake City Council plans to discuss a town square kiosk proposal, examine sales tax records, and receive a power plant update. Meanwhile, the Trinidad City Council will review existing lawsuits, conduct a city manager performance evaluation, and discuss a 2024 water rate study.