Planning Commission Signals Caution on Data Centers, Staff Works Towards First Zoning Definition

The Pasadena Planning Commission expressed concerns about power and water demands from data centers during a July 8 study session, citing a 10-megawatt facility's potential to consume electricity equivalent to 8,000 households and 40 acre-feet of water annually. A public comment highlighted an Amazon-linked property near Eaton Wash, prompting discussion on zoning definitions for data centers.