Data center interim controls
City of West RichlandWashington- Detected
- Nov 3, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Sector
- Public Works
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From the meeting
At its November 3, 2026 meeting the council considered an interim official control ordinance for data centers. The packet said staff, the mayor, and land use attorneys Ken Harper and Jennifer Robertson had been reviewing code gaps and drafting temporary regulations in anticipation of a potential data center project application. 60, set a public hearing within 60 days, and remain in effect for six months unless renewed.
Decision state: scheduled for adoption.
- Meeting date
- November 3, 2026
- Agency
- City of West Richland
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