City of Tucson Planning Commission, May 6, 2026
Votes on Study session on large-scale data center UDC amendment; set for public hearing, unanimous
What happened
The City of Tucson Planning Commission held a study session (no vote on the merits) on a proposed Unified Development Code amendment establishing large-scale data center regulations, then voted unanimously to set a formal public hearing for June 3, 2026.
- Jurisdiction
- Tucson, AZ
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- May 6, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Voted, unanimous
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Awaiting final voteMeeting Summary
The City of Tucson Planning Commission held a study session (no vote on the merits) on a proposed Unified Development Code amendment establishing large-scale data center regulations, then voted unanimously to set a formal public hearing for June 3, 2026.
Key Decisions (1)
Study session on large-scale data center UDC amendment; set for public hearing
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
Strong public and commissioner concern that Tucson's water and electrical…
Commercial Demand
Active hyperscale data center interest in the Tucson/Pima County region…
Sentiment
Overwhelming public opposition to data centers; residents urged the city…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, a staff member, an attorney, and 6 members of the public.
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