The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Santa Cruz County
Neutral Data Center Policies
Santa Cruz County’s cited rule regulates non-retail commercial cannabis, not data centers, so it has no meaningful effect on their construction, expansion, or operation.
current law · Unincorporated areasLeaves data centers unaddressed; the law updates rules for commercial cannabis businesses.Santa Cruz County Code § 13.10.342
What this means
The measure regulates non-retail commercial cannabis uses, not data centers. It therefore provides no meaningful benefit or restriction for building, expanding, or operating them.
People behind it
- Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors
Directed preparation of the amendments and adopted the ordinance.
- Cannabis Licensing Office
Presented proposed revisions, prepared recommendations, and administered the County’s cannabis licensing program.
- Santa Cruz County Planning Department
Co-prepared the proposed amendments with the Cannabis Licensing Office and participated in their land-use administration.
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- Santa Cruz County Planning Commission
Held the public hearing and prepared a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on the proposed amendments.
- County of Santa Cruz
Identified as the project applicant and approving agency for the proposed code amendments.
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