Mohave County adds special-use permitting for data centers amid water, power concerns

Dec 2, 2025

The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 1 approved zoning ordinance amendments that define 'data centers' and require special-use permits (SUPs) in industrial and airport districts. Supporters said Entrada has water and power commitments; residents and others raised concerns about water and electricity impacts.

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The Mohave County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 1 adopted changes to the county zoning ordinance that formally define data centers and require any new facility to seek a special-use permit, obliging developers to demonstrate impacts on water and power before receiving final approval.

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