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Spanish Fork citizens file referendum on data center amendment; county works on ordinance to bring protections
News ClipFOX 13 News Utah·Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT

Spanish Fork citizens file referendum on data center amendment; county works on ordinance to bring protections

Spanish Fork citizens have filed for a referendum on the approved Title 15 Amendment, which established requirements for data centers generating their own electricity. This amendment followed local opposition to a proposed data center by Volition, which is now considering relocating. Concurrently, Utah County is developing a new ordinance to impose protections and requirements on industrial projects, including data centers.

9/29/2026
Proposed Data Center moved locations
News Clip0:37FOX 13 News Utah·Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT

Proposed Data Center moved locations

Volition, a Provo-based company, has decided to move its proposed data center project in Spanish Fork, Utah, to a new industrial park location. This decision comes after significant pushback from neighbors concerned about the original site at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon. The company aims to alleviate community anxiety by relocating to an industrial zone.

9/28/2026
Volition moves proposed Spanish Fork data center location after resident concerns
News ClipKSL.com·Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT

Volition moves proposed Spanish Fork data center location after resident concerns

Volition has relocated its proposed data center in Spanish Fork, Utah, after local residents raised concerns regarding noise, water usage, and the project's proximity to homes. The company moved the site from Canyon Logistics to the Stockman Flats building in western Spanish Fork. The new location will still undergo city development and approval processes.

9/26/2026
Spanish Fork data center approved with changes
News Clip1:32KSL News Utah·Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT

Spanish Fork data center approved with changes

The Spanish Fork City Council approved changes to the city code, addressing residents' concerns about a proposed data center. This decision allows Volition's data center project to proceed to the next stage of the city's development review process.

9/25/2026
Spanish Fork passes amendment, opens door to Volition data center project
News ClipFOX 13 News Utah·Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT

Spanish Fork passes amendment, opens door to Volition data center project

Spanish Fork City Council has passed an amendment to its city code, potentially allowing Volition to develop a large data center in an existing warehouse. The decision follows months of public debate and sets up future approvals for the project, including a site plan and development agreement. Locals remain skeptical despite the developer's plans to create jobs and operate quietly.

9/23/2026
As other local governments pass data center bans, this Utah city is considering changing code to bring one in
News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT

As other local governments pass data center bans, this Utah city is considering changing code to bring one in

Spanish Fork, Utah, is considering amending its city code to facilitate a data center project proposed by Volition. This move comes as other local governments in Utah have paused data center developments following a controversial project in Box Elder County. Volition aims to establish its facility within a former million-square-foot warehouse.

8/21/2026
Data center discussion: Spanish Fork City Council delays vote for amendments that could pave way for data center
News Clipheraldextra.com·Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT

Data center discussion: Spanish Fork City Council delays vote for amendments that could pave way for data center

The Spanish Fork City Council delayed a vote on amendments to municipal code Title 15, which would establish specific requirements for data centers generating their own electricity. The proposed changes, prompted by Volition's plan to build a data center, include power caps, water usage limits, and noise regulations. The decision to table the vote followed a lengthy public comment period dominated by resident opposition.

8/20/2026
Residents voice concerns over proposed data center regulations in Spanish Fork
News ClipKSL.com·Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT

Residents voice concerns over proposed data center regulations in Spanish Fork

Spanish Fork residents expressed environmental and air quality concerns at a city council meeting regarding proposed data center regulations. Volition, a company proposing a data center in the area, attempted to address these concerns by highlighting its self-powering, closed-loop water systems. The city council delayed action on the proposed ordinance for further review.

8/19/2026
Spanish Fork leaders consider data center proposal amid community concerns
News Clip2:28FOX 13 News Utah·Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT

Spanish Fork leaders consider data center proposal amid community concerns

Spanish Fork leaders are considering a data center proposal from Provo-based company Volition for a 250-megawatt facility in Spanish Fork Canyon. The company claims it will generate its own power and require minimal water, addressing common industry concerns. However, residents are expressing opposition, not wanting data centers in their community, and a public meeting is scheduled.

8/19/2026