Stand-Alone Data Centers Banned in Tacoma

Tacoma says new data centers aren’t allowed

The city's planning department says the ban only applies to “stand-alone” data centers, not server rooms or on-premise computing infrastructure supporting a business.

Stand-Alone Data Centers Banned in Tacoma

A new interpretation of Tacoma’s zoning code clarifies that stand-alone data centers cannot be permitted under current regulations. In a joint statement released this week, Tacoma City Councilmember Latasha Palmer and Olgy Diaz said local communities have raised concerns about the rapid development of stand-alone data centers, citing potential impacts and increased utility costs. “Many communities across the country are expressing concern about …