Skagit Co. temporarily bans A.I. data centers

Skagit Co. temporarily bans A.I. data centers

News ClipKING5.com·Skagit County, WA·6/2/2026

Skagit County Commissioners have approved a six-month moratorium on the construction of AI data centers in unincorporated areas. This temporary ban aims to pause development while the county reviews its regulations.

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Gov: Skagit County Board of Commissioners

Commissioners in Skagit County, Washington, have enacted a six-month moratorium on the construction of AI data centers. The temporary ban applies to unincorporated areas of the county and was approved following discussions about the rapid development of artificial intelligence infrastructure. This measure will allow the county to review and potentially revise its regulations pertaining to data center developments.