Eureka City Council advances plan to restrict data centers

Eureka City Council advances plan to restrict data centers

News ClipLost Coast Outpost·Eureka, Humboldt County, CA·9/17/2026

The Eureka City Council has advanced a plan to restrict data center development, potentially permitting only small facilities within industrial zones. This initiative aims to regulate the growth of data centers in the city.

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The Eureka City Council has moved forward with a plan to regulate and potentially restrict data center development within the city limits. The proposal suggests limiting data center construction to small facilities located specifically within industrial areas. This action by the local government indicates a proactive approach to managing the impact and growth of data infrastructure in Eureka, California.