Data Centers & Crypto Mining in Tulare County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Tulare County, California.
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Data Center Zoning & Siting
Tulare County has no dedicated data center ordinance. In unincorporated areas a data center is an industrial use, sited in the M-1 or M-2 manufacturing zone under Zoning Ordinance No. 352, subject to Site Plan Review and CEQA. Cities like Visalia, Tulare, and Porterville set their own zoning.
Tulare County Data Center Zoning and Siting Rules
Few RestrictionsTulare County Zoning Ordinance (Ord. No. 352), Chapter 3, Section 13 ("M-1" Light Manufacturing Zone)
The Light Manufacturing Zone is intended for establishments engaged in the manufacturing, assembling, packaging, treatment and processing of products other than those which may be obnoxious or offensive by reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise or other similar causes.
Data Center Noise Limits
Tulare County has no standalone noise ordinance. Its General Plan Noise Element bars new industrial noise sources from exceeding 60 dB Ldn/CNEL at the boundary of a residential zone, enforced through an acoustical analysis at the permit stage. A data center's cooling and generators must meet this limit.
Tulare County Data Center Noise Limits
Some RestrictionsCounty of Tulare General Plan, Noise Element, Policy 4.B.1
New development of industrial, commercial or other noise-generating land uses will not be permitted if resulting noise levels will exceed 60 dB Ldn (or CNEL) at the boundary of areas planned and zoned for residential or other noise-sensitive land uses, unless determined to be necessary to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the County.
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