Data Centers Unified Development Code Amendment

Proposed Code Amendment Fact Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

SURVEY: Provide Feedback on the Proposed Code Amendment

Cumulative Feedback Received (As of 3/12/26)


March 2026

The TAC convened a meeting on March 9, 2026.

Presentation

TAC Meeting Notes


February/March 2026

Public Meetings on Large-Scale Data Centers

The City of Tucson invited community members to participate in public meetings to provide input on proposed new regulations for large-scale data centers. These meetings were intended to present considerations for a potential amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to establish standards and regulations for this land use. The proposed code amendment was initiated by Mayor and Council during their August 6, 2025, Study Session, when they directed City staff to develop regulations for large-scale data centers.

Four public meetings were offered for the community to learn more about the proposed regulatory framework and share feedback. Meeting videos and presentations are available below.

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Pueblo High School, 3500 S 12th Ave

Meeting Video

Presentation

Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom

Meeting Video

Presentation

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Meeting Video

Presentation

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Rincon/University High School, 421 N Arcadia Ave

Meeting Video

Presentation

Community members who were unable to attend a meeting can still share their feedback on the proposal using the following survey link.

Additional Information

Public Meeting Materials


January 2026

The TAC convened a meeting on January 12, 2026. 

Presentation

TAC Meeting Notes


December 2025

The TAC convened a meeting on December 15, 2025.

Presentation

TAC Meeting Notes


November 2025

The TAC convened a meeting on November 17, 2025.

Presentation

TAC Meeting Notes


September 2025

At the Planning Commission meeting on September 17, 2025, Planning and Development Services (PDSD) staff briefed the Planning Commission on the Mayor and Council’s request and sought their input on data centers.

This was the first of two anticipated Planning Commission Study Sessions. Materials for the meeting can be found on the Planning Commission page.

There was an opportunity for public comment during the call.

You may provide input to the Planning Commission via comments submitted to PlanningCommission@tucsonaz.gov. The study session was recorded, and the meeting recordings are available online on the Planning Commission webpage.

A community engagement process will be scheduled by PDSD staff to gather input for the community. Information will follow on upcoming opportunities to participate.

Review the Zoning Determination Letter

 


August 2025

During the August 6, 2025, meeting, Mayor and Council considered and declined to move forward with the proposed Project Blue data center Proposal. As part of this consideration, Mayor and Council requested that Planning and Development Services (PDSD) staff develop a Unified Development Code amendment to address the development of large-scale data centers within the City limits.

Watch the video of the Mayor and Council meeting below: