Orange County reviews draft Technology Zoning District to guide data center development

Oct 6, 2025

County staff and supervisors discussed a proposed T (Technology) zoning district to manage data centers and related technology uses, focusing on permitted uses, buffers and setbacks, water use, noise controls and aesthetic standards; staff will refine the draft and send it to the Planning Commission.

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County staff on Thursday walked the Board of Supervisors through a draft Technology Zoning District intended to govern data centers and other high‑intensity technology uses, with board members asking for clearer rules on permitted uses, setbacks and environmental protections.

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