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Pima County adopts 120‑day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas
Summary
The Board of Supervisors directed staff to draft a resolution establishing a 120‑day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Pima County while the county completes zoning code text amendments; motion passed 3–2 following executive‑session consultation with legal counsel.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted to direct the county administrator and county attorney to prepare a resolution imposing a 120‑day moratorium on new data center development in unincorporated Pima County while the county completes a zoning code text amendment process.
Board members debated legal risk and timing. After moving into executive session to consult with counsel, the board returned and voted on the moratorium; a roll call recorded three ayes and two no votes (motion passed 3–2). The moratorium directs staff to draft a resolution and work with departments and counsel on the text and scope while the zoning update proceeds.
The board said the moratorium is intended to allow the county time to study data‑center impacts, coordinate policy responses with other jurisdictions, and ensure due diligence in zoning and economic development review.
