Extension of Uncodified Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 3669 - Temporary Moratorium on New Data Center Development
Summary
SCH Number
2026100006
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Extension of Uncodified Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 3669 - Temporary Moratorium on New Data Center Development
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/1/2026
Document Description
The County of Tulare is extending Uncodified Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 3669, which establishes a temporary moratorium on new data center development in the unincorporated areas of Tulare County. The extension will continue the moratorium for an additional ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days, through August 6, 2027. During the moratorium, the County will continue to evaluate data center development and develop comprehensive land use regulations addressing potential impacts and appropriate development standards, including zoning requirements, infrastructure needs, environmental considerations, public safety, water and energy considerations, noise, and land use compatibility. The purpose of the moratorium extension is to allow sufficient time for the County to complete this evaluation and develop appropriate permanent zoning and development regulations governing new data center development. The residents and communities of unincorporated Tulare County, as well as the County generally, will benefit from the additional time to evaluate and establish appropriate land use regulations for future data center development.
Contact Information
Name
Michael G. Washam
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Project Planner/Representative
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Area, Tulare County
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Countywide (Unincorporated Areas of Tulare County)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 8, Section 1S308 - Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. The project consists of extending Uncodified Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 3669, which establishes a temporary moratorium on new data center development in the unincorporated areas of Tulare County. The extension is a regulatory action intended to allow the County additional time to evaluate data center development and develop comprehensive land use regulations addressing potential environmental considerations, infrastructure requirements, public safety, water and energy considerations, noise, and land use compatibility. The action does not approve or authorize any specific data center development or physical alteration of the environment. Therefore, the application of CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 is applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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