1 data center project in Payson City
Who decides here: the City Council of Payson City votes on zoning. The Utah County may review big projects too.
In Payson City
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Summit Ridge data center in Santaquin
Santaquin, Utah County
π Jan 30, 2026: The city held an open house to answer residents' questions.
Stopped or cancelledabout 13 miles awayEast Bay data center in Provo (denied)
Provo, Utah County
π March 11, 2026: Provo City Council denied the rezoning 7-0, saying the city should finish its economic pβ¦
Local votes and rules
π Data center rules Β· Utah County
Utah County is writing rules that would allow data centers in its Mining and Grazing (M&G-1) and Industrial (I-1) zones and add a new Data Center Overlay zone with standards. The county planning commission held a hearing on Sept 15, 2026 and will discuss it again in October. Drafts call for two public meetings before an application and postcards to homes within one mile.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Payson City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
π Get told first
β‘ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Payson City: Payson City Corporation (not available) or Strawberry Electric Serv Dist (public).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Utah.
π Open tasks here
- Has Payson City approved the project?
- Who is the developer behind 'TPC'?