Arcata City Council to Consider 45-Day Data Center Moratorium

Arcata City Council to Consider 45-Day Data Center Moratorium

News ClipTimes-Standard·Arcata, Humboldt County, CA·9/12/2026

The Arcata City Council in Humboldt County, California, is scheduled to consider a 45-day moratorium on land-use applications for data centers. This discussion is part of a regular council meeting agenda.

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The Arcata City Council is set to review a proposed 45-day moratorium on land-use applications for data centers during its upcoming regular meeting. The council will hold a special closed session for property negotiations prior to the regular meeting.

This consideration is part of a broader civic calendar for Humboldt County, which also includes meetings for the Eureka City Council, Ferndale City Hall, Humboldt County Association of Governments, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, the Humboldt County Planning Commission, McKinleyville Community Services District, and the Rio Dell City Council. Other agenda items for various local government bodies range from annual reports and economic strategic plans to wastewater treatment studies, animal control rules, and discussions on legislative platforms.