Tucson council to debate stricter data center standards Wednesday
The Tucson Mayor and Council are considering new citywide rules for large-scale data centers. These proposed regulations include limits on where data centers can be built, stricter standards for water, energy, and noise, and a public review process. The council is scheduled to discuss these measures at a Wednesday night meeting.
The Tucson Mayor and Council are currently evaluating new citywide regulations for large-scale data centers. These proposed rules aim to introduce stricter standards for development across the city.
The key components of the proposed regulations include limitations on permissible building locations for data centers, as well as more stringent requirements concerning water usage, energy consumption, and noise levels. Additionally, the plan mandates a comprehensive public review process for new data center projects.
This public review would involve enhanced notification for neighborhoods, public hearings, and strict setback requirements from residential areas, schools, and businesses. Further provisions in the proposed rules address limits on lot coverage, building height, generator usage, and necessitate the disclosure of energy and water sources for these facilities. The council is scheduled to deliberate on these proposals during their meeting on Wednesday night.