Tucson Tightens Data Center Rules | Tucson News

Tucson just slapped a major brake on data center development—voting 6 to 1 to require council approval for every new big project, not just zoning. Developers now face strict rules: noise, water, energy limits, public notice, and buffer zones from homes and nature. This follows last year’s walkback from Project Blue, fueled by public outcry over water and power demands in a drought-stricken desert. Critics say these centers drain resources without local jobs or economic returns, with profits flowing out of state. While a full ban is legally shaky, the new ordinance makes approvals nearly impossible without intense scrutiny—putting community control firmly back in Tucson’s hands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be6385c6956505d4