Goodyear, AZ Data Centers & Crypto Mining: Data Center Zoning & Siting (2026)

16(A)(1) permits data centers to operate as a principal use in Industrial Districts, subject to the full requirements of the section. A narrower carve-out in (A)(2) lets a Data Center be treated as an accessory use, exempt from the section, if it exclusively serves the enterprise functions of the on-site property owner or tenant, does not lease data storage or processing services to third parties, and occupies no more than 10% of the total gross floor area of all buildings on the site. 16(B) requires a narrative explaining compliance with each requirement, an operational plan demonstrating zoning, building and fire safety compliance, Electric Service Documentation from the intended utility provider affirming sufficient power exists (which can be waived or amended by the Zoning Administrator for multi-phased projects), and Water Usage Documentation identifying the intended water source and an estimate of annual water consumption.

Development Standards in (C)(1)(a) require a minimum 300-foot setback for the data center building itself, plus its cooling, ventilating, power generator, backup generator, and other power supply equipment, from any property zoned for residential use or containing an existing residential dwelling unit or other existing noise-sensitive use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 23, and landscaping replacement duties tied to powerline work serving the facility.