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.
City of Longview
Neutral Data Center Policies
Longview permits data centers in all three industrial zones, making them easier to establish there, but bars cryptocurrency mining in or as part of a data center.
current law · City of LongviewEstablishes development standards and requirements for data centers, enacted by Ordinance 3554 in 2025 (Longview Municipal Code § 19.58.085).Longview Municipal Code § 19.58.085 (2025)
What this means
The measure clearly allows data centers in all three industrial zones, which should make it easier to establish them there (“Data centers”). It also bars cryptocurrency mining as part of a data center, a limited restriction that slightly offsets the benefit (“shall not be permitted in or as part of a data center”).
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
Data center development must comply with the International Building Code, be classified as a Business Group B occupancy, and meet all applicable building and fire codes in effect when constructed.
Data centers must operate utilities in accordance with the Longview Municipal Code.
Cryptocurrency mining and similar operations are prohibited in or as part of a data center.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
Data centers are expressly permitted uses in all industrial zoning districts—LI-A, LI-B, HI, and C/I—without requiring a special property use permit.
Sources
current law · City of LongviewAddresses industrial zoning districts in the City of Longview, Washington.Longview Municipal Code § 19.58.020-1 (2025)
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current law · City of LongviewThe available materials do not provide the text or substantive requirements of Longview Municipal Code § 19.09.157 (2025).Longview Municipal Code § 19.09.157 (2025)
People behind it
- City of Longview
Lead agency and applicant responsible for the proposed amendments to the Longview Municipal Code.
- Irene Rutikanga
Named city applicant and contact for the proposed data center and cryptocurrency amendments.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Adds specific development standards for data centers; the sources do not provide the standards’ requirements, thresholds, or exceptions.
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