Rezoning for proposed data center in Pinal County defeated
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to deny Vermaland LLC's request to rezone 2,393 acres from general rural to industrial zoning for a proposed data center. Opponents successfully derailed the project, reflecting a wave of community resistance. This decision effectively blocks the data center development near Eloy.
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors has denied a rezoning request from Vermaland LLC, effectively derailing a proposed data center project near Eloy. The Board voted 4-1 against the developer's plan to rezone 2,393 acres from general rural to industrial zoning, with an additional 992 acres designated for open space.
The decision comes amidst growing community resistance to data center developments across the nation. Opponents in Pinal County successfully campaigned against the project, leading to its defeat at the Wednesday meeting. This outcome signifies a victory for local groups concerned about the impact of such large-scale industrial developments.