09/23/2026
Here's why Chair Allen supports a 120-day data center moratorium.
Yesterday, the Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to pause new data center development for 120 days. The pause applies to companies or developers that have not yet submitted permit applications for site improvements, such as grading, paving, flood control or construction.
The moratorium is part of a broader effort that also includes proposed permanent changes to development codes and a recent Pima County Health Department review of potential public health impacts associated with data centers. You can check the review here: https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https:%2F%2Fcontent.civicplus.com%2Fapi%2Fassets%2Fff445…