Upcoming public hearings to address data center zoning code in Spokane County.
Spokane County Commissioners unanimously approved a pause on land use and permit applications for data centers until December 15. This moratorium allows the planning department time to draft a new zoning amendment. Public workshops and hearings are scheduled in August, September, and October for community input and review of the proposed zoning code.
The Spokane County Commissioners have enacted a temporary pause on all data center land use and permit applications, which will remain in effect until December 15. This decision was unanimously approved by the Commissioners, providing a window for the county's planning department to develop and draft a comprehensive zoning amendment specifically addressing data center development.
Upcoming public engagements are scheduled to facilitate community input and review of both the current pause and the proposed zoning changes. A planning commission workshop is slated for Thursday, August 27, followed by a public hearing on September 15 regarding the permit application pause. Another planning commission work session will occur on September 17. A subsequent public hearing focusing on the proposed data center zoning code is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, offering residents further opportunities to voice their perspectives.