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Tucson Tightens Data Center Rules | Tucson News
Tucson just slapped a major brake on data center development—voting 6 to 1 to require council approval for every new big project, not just zoning. Developers now face strict rules: noise, water, energy limits, public notice, and buffer zones from homes and nature. This follows last year’s walkback from Project Blue, fueled by public outcry over water and power demands in a drought-stricken desert. Critics say these centers drain resources without local jobs or economic returns, with profits flowing out of state. While a full ban is legally shaky, the new ordinance makes approvals nearly…
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