Spokane County Commissioners approve new pause on Land Use and Permit Applications for Data Centers
Spokane County commissioners unanimously approved a pause on accepting land-use and permit applications for data centers. The pause took effect immediately and will remain in place through June 1, 2027, following hours of public comments expressing concerns about health effects and natural-resource use.
The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a temporary pause on data center development during a legislative session. Under the measure, Spokane County will not accept land-use or permit applications for data centers through June 1, 2027.
The decision followed hours of public comment, with most speakers voicing concern and frustration about the prospect of a data center in the county. One speaker argued that development could expose residents to harmful health effects and exploit local natural resources without providing meaningful economic benefits to residents.