Legislation Details

File #: File ID 20637    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Addendum Status: Approved
File created: 8/5/2026 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 8/11/2026 Final action: 8/11/2026
Title: Establishing a 120-day Moratorium on Data Centers in Unincorporated Pima County Discussion/Direction/Action: Directing the County Administrator to work with PCAO and county departments to develop a resolution declaring a moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Pima County until the County has completed its zoning code text amendment process. The zoning code change process was initiated by a BOS vote in September 2025; a July 17, 2026 County Administrator memo provided a framework for the process to ensure Pima County zoning categories reflect the unique attributes of data centers. (District 3)
Attachments: 1. BOS_MoratoriumDataCenters_Dist3Submittal, 2. BOS_MoratoriumDataCenters_CommLtr_8-11-26_Redacted

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Establishing a 120-day Moratorium on Data Centers in Unincorporated Pima County

Discussion/Direction/Action: Directing the County Administrator to work with PCAO and county departments to develop a resolution declaring a moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Pima County until the County has completed its zoning code text amendment process. The zoning code change process was initiated by a BOS vote in September 2025; a July 17, 2026 County Administrator memo provided a framework for the process to ensure Pima County zoning categories reflect the unique attributes of data centers. (District 3)