Provo City Council denies zoning change for proposed data center
News ClipKSL.com·Santaquin, Utah County, UT·3/12/2026
The Provo City Council denied a zoning change request for a proposed data center project by B+F Timpanogos Tech. The project would have been located on the former Novell campus in Provo, Utah. Residents and officials raised concerns about the data center's potential noise, environmental impact, and increased energy costs. The council decided to deny the zoning change request for now, emphasizing the need for further economic development study and analysis.
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Gov: Provo City Council
Provo City Council has denied a zoning change request for a proposed data center in the East Bay neighborhood. The project developer, B+F Timpanogos Tech, sought to convert an industrial commercial property into a data center zone. However, the council cited concerns over noise, environmental impact, and increased energy costs for residents. Provo City Council Chairwoman Katrice MacKay noted the city's priority to study its economic direction, exploring options like biomedical companies or data centers. While the current proposal was denied, the developer may bring the matter back to the council in the future.