Board narrows data-center moratorium, sets 3-megawatt threshold and forms ad hoc

Oct 6, 2026

After a daylong public hearing and post‑lunch ad hoc talks, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors adopted an amended urgency ordinance extending a moratorium on new data‑center uses but limiting coverage to facilities drawing 3 megawatts or more and exempting medical and emergency operations.

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Mendocino County supervisors on Tuesday voted to extend an urgency moratorium on new data‑center uses while staff and an ad hoc develop permanent land‑use rules.

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