Data centers in Arizona local government
What Arizona city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
22 Arizona meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arizona with the most data centers activity
- Mesa, AZ (9)
- Flagstaff, AZ (4)
- Cochise County, AZ (3)
- Chandler, AZ (2)
- Pima, AZ (1)
- La Paz County, AZ (1)
- Page, AZ (1)
- Avondale, AZ (1)
Latest matching meetings
County to discuss data center zoning text amendments
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss proposed text amendments to the county zoning regulations relating to data centers. The discussion covers proposed definitions, applicable zoning districts, Special Use Authorization requirements, and development standards. The board may give…
Board to consider 120-day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Pima County
The Pima County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially direct staff to draft a resolution imposing a 120-day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas, pending a zoning code text amendment. The board will also consider the County Administrator hiring process, a legislative program for 2027, and…
Board to discuss data center designations in La Paz County
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the county's position regarding data centers. The discussion focuses on whether to allow these facilities or create specific designation areas for them.
Board to recommend approval of massive data center near Pecos & Crismon
The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and make a recommendation on a major data center development and a tire shop rezone. They will also approve previous meeting minutes.
Mesa board continues data center review, advances subdivision and church
The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and make recommendations on three zoning items: a 173-acre data center development (continued to May), a 47-lot single-family subdivision on East Brown Road, and a 6,421 sq ft church on West Broadway Road. Staff recommends approval for the subdivision and church.
Council to vote on zoning change for 12-acre development at 1801 S Milton Road
The City Council will consider adopting a zoning map amendment and a third amendment to the Mill Town Development Agreement for a 12.29-acre site at 1801 S Milton Road. The consent agenda includes a $10.8 million contract for road repair and street safety, along with contracts for HR software, police vehicles, and…
Public hearing on zoning code amendment to allow data centers in industrial zones
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the city's zoning code that would add 'Data Center' as a permitted use in industrial zones, along with development standards and a definition. Staff recommends approval and the Commission will vote on whether to forward a…
Flagstaff Water Commission to discuss data center water use and conservation code updates
The Water Commission will discuss data centers and large-volume water users, proposed changes to the plumbing code, and revisions to the landscape plant list. Old business includes proposed updates to the Water Conservation Ordinance. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
Commission to hold work session on data center land use standards
The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a work session to discuss adding data centers as an allowed use in industrial zones and establishing development standards. Two scheduled public hearings regarding Symmetry Companies have been withdrawn by the applicant.
Planning Commission to hear rezoning, RV park appeal, and data center rules
The Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six items, including a rezoning request in Sunsites, a private school special use permit near Sierra Vista, a swap meet near Huachuca City, and an RV park appeal. The Commission will also consider text amendments to subdivision and zoning…
Board to review data center, hotel, and mixed-use zoning cases
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning cases, including a major site plan modification for a large data center, two rezoning requests for hotel and residential developments, and a minor General Plan amendment. The board will vote on consent agenda items and make…
Board to discuss solar energy plants and data centers
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss and potentially provide direction regarding Solar Energy Power Plants (SEPPs) and data centers in Cochise County. This session is for staff to inform the Board; no public comments will be taken.
Mesa Design Review Board to discuss restaurant and data center proposals
The Mesa Design Review Board will hold a study session to discuss preliminary design reviews for a restaurant and a data center. The board will provide comments and suggestions but will not approve or deny the proposals.
Board to discuss changes to its authority due to state legislation
The Design Review Board will hear a presentation and discuss proposed changes to its authority and duties related to streamlined development and state legislation. The board will also vote on façade improvements for an Aldi store and freeway landmark signs for a development near Gateway Airport. Preliminary review…
Council to consider potential land sales for residential and data‑center development
The City Council will discuss several unfinished business items, including a contract amendment with Valco Commercial Properties and two potential land sales—one for residential development under Ordinance 745-25 and another for a data‑center under Ordinance 744-25. Executive sessions are scheduled to negotiate those…
Commission considers data center proposal at Price Road Innovation Campus
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several rezoning requests and zoning code amendments. The body is considering a recommendation to deny a 40-acre data center project and is discussing new standards for middle housing and objective design.
Planning Commission to vote on rezonings and new housing rules
The Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission will decide on four rezoning cases and two zoning-code amendments at this meeting. The body also votes to cancel a November hearing and considers denial of a data-center proposal.
Preliminary design review for 187-acre data center and auto repair shop
The Design Review Board will discuss two preliminary design cases: a 7,689 sq ft auto service facility on 5.9 acres near Southern Avenue and Signal Butte Road, and an 187-acre data center at Sossaman Road and Elliot Road. The board provides comments and direction only, with no approval or denial at this stage. The…
Board to recommend changes to Mesa zoning for data centers and PAD districts
The Planning and Zoning Board will review proposed amendments to the Mesa Zoning Ordinance regarding Data Centers and Planned Area Development Overlay Districts. The board will discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on these changes.
Avondale Planning Commission to consider gas station and data center height limits
The Avondale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a gas station permit and a major amendment to a Planned Area Development for a technology campus. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes.
Board to consider data center zoning rules and apartment rezone at 120 N Beverly
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on consent items and several zoning cases. It will discuss and recommend to City Council a rezone and general plan amendment for the Beverly Apartments at 120 North Beverly, a preliminary plat for Mountain Vista (7 commercial lots near East Hampton Ave and South…
159-acre data center and apartment rezone on Mesa board agenda
The Planning and Zoning Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a site plan review and special use permit for Project Borealis, a data center on 159 acres at Warner and Ellsworth Roads, and discuss a recommendation to City Council on a rezone for Lofts at 121, a multiple-residence development on 3 acres at…