Summary
Supervisor Micari raised concerns about a proposed data center at the Tulare County fairgrounds and said county staff will bring a temporary moratorium on data centers for the board to consider soon.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to taxpayers now, but data centers could strain water and power infrastructure and shift utility costs to ratepayers if unregulated.
Residents who want local control over where data centers are built.
Data center developers and any cities pursuing projects near county lines face county opposition during the moratorium period.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Tulare County Water Commission-Regular Meeting - Oct 12, 2026
Tulare County temporarily banned accepting large data center applications while it writes zoning rules that actually fit them — covering water use, power, noise, and farmland. The moratorium runs until August 17, 2027, with a possible one-year extension. No applications were ever filed; this is proactive.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Sep 22, 2026
The county extended its ban on new data center development in unincorporated areas for 10 months and 15 days while permanent zoning rules are drafted, then separately voted to formally oppose large data center projects. Residents packed the hearing demanding a permanent ban over concerns about water, power, noise, and air quality.
Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee -Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026
The Board of Supervisors adopted a moratorium on data centers, partly in response to a developer pitching fairgrounds sites. Members debated whether the county could eventually welcome data centers if developers prove their water use is sustainable and bring local benefit.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Aug 18, 2026
The county hit pause on new data centers for 45 days while staff writes permanent zoning rules — a process expected to take close to a year. Concerns include water use, electricity demand, noise, air quality, and protecting farmland; many speakers urged a permanent ban instead.
Visalia, Tulare County consider data center moratoriums this week
Visalia, Tulare County consider data center moratoriums this week The Business Journal
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Aug 4, 2026
Supervisor Micari raised concerns about a proposed data center at the Tulare County fairgrounds and said county staff will bring a temporary moratorium on data centers for the board to consider soon.
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