Data centers in Utah local government
What Utah 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.
35 Utah meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Utah with the most data centers activity
- Nephi, UT (9)
- Provo, UT (9)
- Grand County, UT (4)
- Beaver, UT (3)
- Beaver County, UT (2)
- Provo, UT (2)
- Wellington, UT (2)
- Sevier County, UT (1)
- Grand County, UT (1)
- Cache County, UT (1)
- Iron County, UT (1)
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Commission to consider temporary land use regulations for data centers
The Sevier County Commission will meet to decide on several contracts, property valuations, and a new ordinance regarding data centers. The body will also discuss public education on nuclear energy with the R6 Regional Council.
Public hearings on three zone changes and data center noise standards
The Nephi Planning Commission will hold four public hearings on July 8, 2026: a home occupation permit for a massage therapy business at 1116 N 200 E; three zone change requests from CC to CU2 or R1-8 to CU2 for properties near 140-151 W 100 N, 100 W 200 N, and 180 N 200 W; and an amendment to noise standards in…
Grand County Commission meets to discuss zoning, grants, and public hearings
The Grand County Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 7, 2026, in Moab to discuss tax increment finance, zoning changes, and approve various contracts and grants. The meeting includes public comment sessions and a closed session.
Data center temporary land use regulation and Burr Oaks rezone on commission agenda
The Grand County Commission will hold public hearings on a rezone for Burr Oaks, the Water Use & Preservation Element, and a temporary land use regulation for data centers, followed by action items including an ordinance for that regulation. Other key decisions include allocating the Secure Rural Schools Act payment…
Council considers temporary moratorium on data center development
The Cache County Council will discuss a temporary moratorium on data center development and electronic meeting procedures. The body is also reviewing interlocal agreements for health departments and the Logan-Cache Airport Authority.
Board will consider the Beaver County Business Summit proposal
The Beaver County Economic Development Board will meet to approve the May meeting minutes and discuss several development topics. Items include a Department of Energy education presentation, a review of a data center tour, a proposal for a county business summit, and an update on the economic development survey.
Commission to hold public hearings on short-term rentals and water/sewer requirements
The Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss updates to ordinances regarding short-term rentals and water and sewer requirements. The body will also hold a work meeting regarding data centers and commercial zoning tiers.
Planning & Zoning Board to hold public hearing on short-term rental ordinances
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding short-term rental definitions and requirements. The board will also discuss water and sewer requirements and hold a work meeting on data centers and commercial zoning tiers.
Planning Commission to consider noise limits for data centers
The Nephi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a home occupation permit for a massage therapy business, three zone changes (including converting a four-plex to condos and adding storage units), and a new noise regulation for industrial/commercial zones targeting data centers. The commission…
Burr Oaks zoning map amendment from rural residential to large lot residential
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for Burr Oaks, changing the designation from Rural Residential to Large Lot Residential. They will also discuss data centers and public comment portal improvements. The meeting includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.
Planning Commission to discuss water preservation and data center report
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Water Use & Preservation Element of the General Plan. The commission will also review a staff report regarding a data center.
Beaver County Economic Development Board discusses AI workshop and data center
The board will approve the April meeting minutes and review several initiatives. Items include a survey for the Economic Development Plan, creation of grant criteria, an AI workshop for local businesses, and a discussion about a data center. The meeting runs from 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM at the Beaver City Office Building.
Beaver County P&Z to discuss tiny home clusters and data centers
The Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a conditional use permit for a recycling facility and hold a work session on zoning updates for commercial areas, tiny home clusters, and data centers.
Public hearings on transportation plan and noise limits for data centers
The Nephi City Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to adopt a Transportation Master Plan Element of the General Plan, and another to amend site plan review rules to set maximum noise levels for industrial and commercial zones, specifically targeting data centers in the new ID4 zone. The commission…
Planning Commission to discuss water use and data center water impacts
The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment and discussion of two water-related items: a Water Use & Preservation Element and a presentation on Data Center Water Use. No votes are scheduled beyond general business and approval of minutes.
Council considers property tax increase for FY2026-27 budget
The council discusses the tentative FY2026-27 budget, which includes a proposed property tax increase. They also consider zoning ordinance changes for Combined Use zones, a data center presentation, and other administrative items. A public hearing on the tax increase is set for August 11, 2026.
Provo council approves ordinance for data centers
The Provo Municipal Council approved Ordinance 2026-13 on April 28, 2026, amending requirements for power generation, evaporative cooling, and environmental reporting for data centers. The ordinance was published on April 29, 2026.
Council to appoint directors, fund economic study, and amend data‑center rules
The Provo City Council will vote on two mayoral appointments—energy services director and parks and recreation director. It will also appropriate $75,000 from the General Fund for an economic development study for FY ending June 30, 2026, and consider an ordinance changing power generation, evaporative cooling, and…
Council to vote on ordinance banning virtual currency kiosks in Provo
The Provo City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to amend audit committee charters, presentations on conservation easements and budget revenue, and an ordinance that would prohibit virtual currency kiosks. The council will also discuss an ordinance updating data‑center environmental reporting…
Wellington Planning Commission to discuss data center moratorium
The Wellington Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at Wellington City Hall to approve minutes, discuss a business license request, and consider a moratorium or guidelines for data centers.
Planning Commission to consider removing power generation from data center zone
The Provo City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 25, 2026, to discuss ordinance text amendments regarding data center environmental requirements and a project plan for an 8-unit apartment building. The meeting begins at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers.
Planning Commission to amend Data Center Overlay Zone ordinance
The Provo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider ordinance text amendments to Title 14 that would remove power generation as a permitted use in the Data Center Overlay Zone and update environmental impact requirements. The same hearing will review a project plan request for an eight‑unit apartment…
Wellington City Council meets to discuss data centers, rent, and annexation
The Wellington City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 11, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm at 102 N 100 W. The agenda includes a public comment period, a presentation on data centers, a request to rent a field, and a discussion on annexation changes.
Planning Commission to consider zone change and data center permit
The Iron County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zone change for a 73.6-acre property and a conditional use permit for a large data center campus. The commission will also review a proposed county code amendment and approve minutes from a previous meeting.
Planning Commission to hear zone change request for Kolton Brost properties
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone three parcels to a smaller lot size. The body will also discuss updates to noise limits for data centers in the ID-4 Zone.
Planning Commission to consider data center development at 1507 S 180 E
The Planning Commission will discuss a proposal to develop a 66,000 square foot data center in the East Bay Neighborhood. The body will consider a zone map amendment to add a Data Center Overlay and a request for project plan approval.
Discussion to increase max noise allowed in data center zone
The Nephi Planning Commission will discuss an update to Title 10 ID-4 Zone (Data Centers) and the related site‑plan review to raise the maximum noise level permitted in that zone. The meeting also includes a training session on public‑meeting procedures and a vote to approve the December 10, 2025 minutes.
District 5 to discuss data center overlay and Station Area Plan rezones
The Neighborhood District 5 board will review a proposed data center overlay and Station Area Plan rezones. Members will also vote on a matching grant for a bus stop improvement. A presentation on pole signs in Downtown Zones has been withdrawn.
Public hearing on creating an Industrial 4 zone for large data centers
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to Title 10 and Title 11 that would establish a new Industrial 4 (ID4) zone focused on large data centers and related infrastructure. The hearing will also address proposed landscaping buffers, xeriscape and native‑plant requirements, and…
Planning Commission to hold hearing on new Industrial 4 zone for data centers
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Title 10 and 11. These changes focus on creating a new Industrial 4 (ID4) zone specifically for large data centers and their support structures. The body will also discuss modular data centers.
Nephi City Council to discuss golf course expansion and Agri-Park annexation
The City Council will hold a work session to review ARM contracts and specific development projects. The meeting includes updates on city administration and financial reports. A closed session is scheduled to discuss various legal, personnel, and property matters.
Council approves $158,396 to add three full‑time airport firefighters
The Provo City Council work meeting will consider several zoning amendments, code changes for accessory dwelling units, and a new data‑center overlay zone. Council members will hear a presentation on the UDOT University Avenue bridge construction and a budget carryover report. A resolution will appropriate $158,396 to…
Council to create a new data center overlay zone in Provo
The Provo City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to accessory dwelling unit allowances and multiple rezoning actions. Two items address data centers: one removes them as permitted uses, and another creates a specific data center overlay zone. The council will also hold a…
Planning Commission to consider a conditional use permit for a downtown dance hall
The Provo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2025 to decide on four agenda items. Commissioners will review a conditional use permit request for a dance hall at 86 N University Ave, Suite 110 in the DT2 zone. They will also consider an ordinance text amendment to allow an accessory…
Provo council to discuss data center zoning policy
The Provo Municipal Council will hold a work meeting to discuss data center policy and zoning considerations. The meeting will be held in person at the Provo Peaks Conference Room and streamed online.