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How Clovis Handles Data Centers & Crypto Mining: A Practical Guide

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Clovis maintains 160 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with data centers & crypto mining. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Clovis falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Data Center Noise Limits

Clovis caps exterior noise at the property line under Municipal Code §9.22.080: 70 dBA day and night on industrial land, but 55 dBA daytime and 50 dBA at night at a home. Data-center cooling and generators must meet the nearer receiver's limit.

Key details: Code: Muni Code §9.22.080. Industrial limit: 70 dBA day and night. Home limit: 55 day / 50 night. Commercial limit: 65 day / 60 night. Measured at: Property line, 15-min Leq.

Exceeding the §9.22.080 limits for any 15-minute period is a public nuisance enforced under Chapter 9.92, bringing citations, penalties, and abatement; impulsive noise over the standard plus 20 dBA also violates the code.

Data Center Zoning & Siting

Clovis regulates data centers under its own Development Code, not Fresno County's. The closest use, "Data Processing and Preparations," is permitted by right in all five industrial districts - C-M, M-P, M-1, M-2, and R-T - subject to site plan review.

Key details: Dedicated ordinance: None. Named use: Data Processing and Preparations. Industrial zones: C-M, M-P, M-1, M-2, R-T. Permit level: By-right + site plan review. CEQA: Only if discretionary trigger.

Operating a data center outside an industrial district, or without required site plan or use-permit approval, violates the Development Code, enforced under Chapter 9.92 through stop-work orders, penalties, and abatement.

Clovis is more permissive than most cities when it comes to data center zoning & siting. That said, there are still limits.

The Bottom Line

Clovis's data centers & crypto mining rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Clovis is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Clovis's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.