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.
Tehama County
Neutral Data Center Policies
Tehama County’s zoning rules cover occupancy of travel trailers and recreational vehicles, not data-center construction or operation, so they have no meaningful effect on data-center projects.
current law · Unincorporated areasDoes not specifically regulate data centers; it requires permits and sets conditions for using travel trailers or recreational vehicles as temporary residences.Tehama County Code, Title 17 (Zoning)
What this means
The measure governs occupancy of travel trailers and recreational vehicles, not building or operating data centers. It therefore has no meaningful effect on data center projects.
People behind it
- Board of Supervisors of the County of Tehama
Enacted and adopted the ordinance adding Chapter 17.86 to the Tehama County Code.
- Tehama County Planning Department
Administers the temporary occupancy permit process for travel trailers and recreational vehicles.
- Director of Planning
Makes permit determinations and may extend, suspend, or revoke temporary occupancy permits under the ordinance.
Sources
Specific to Tehama County only.
pending · County measureRecommends requiring data centers in the M-1 Light Industrial district to obtain a conditional use permit rather than allowing them automatically.Tehama County Rezone 26-03 (2026)
What this means
The proposal would change data centers in the M-1 district from a permitted use to a use requiring a conditional use permit. That adds an approval step that could bring extra costs and delays, but it is not a ban; the document does not describe added operating rules.
People behind it
- County staff
Proposed changing data centers from a permitted use to a use requiring a conditional use permit and prepared the rezone materials.
- Board of Supervisors
Directed staff to pursue the zoning change and is the body asked to adopt the CEQA findings and approve Rezone 26-03.
- Planning Commission
Responsible for conducting the public hearing and recommending the CEQA findings and rezone approval to the Board of Supervisors.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Data centers in the M-1 Light Industrial District would be changed from a permitted use to a use requiring a conditional use permit, adding an additional discretionary approval before they can be built, expanded, or operated.
Sources
Data provided by Regbase · Cookie preferences · Report missing data