Phoenix Zoning Text Amendment — Data Center Standards (Z-TA-2-25-Y, 2025)
Phoenix, AZ · City of Phoenix, Zoning Ord. Text Amendment Z-TA-2-25-Y, Ordinance G-7396 (2025)
City of Phoenix zoning text amendment establishing development standards for data centers, including noise, screening, water, and minimum distance from residential zones.
Technical detail
The 2024 Phoenix Zoning Ordinance text amendment establishes development standards for data centers including: minimum setbacks from residential zoning districts, exterior noise limits at the property line, mechanical-equipment screening, water-use disclosure to the Phoenix Water Services Department, and a public-hearing requirement for sites above defined acreage.
Who is protected: Phoenix residents near data-center sites
Who must comply: Data center developers and operators in Phoenix
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2025-07-02 |
| Enacted | 2025-07-02 |
| Citation | City of Phoenix, Zoning Ord. Text Amendment Z-TA-2-25-Y, Ordinance G-7396 (2025) |
| Enforced by | Phoenix Planning and Development Department |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Phoenix Zoning Text Amendment — Data Center Standards (2024) ↗ |
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