PBC Zoning Commission Hearing 07-02-26 PM

This transcript is from a Palm Beach County Zoning Commission hearing held on July 2, 2026, focused on a controversial zoning application for a hyperscale AI data center known as Project Tango. The meeting featured extensive public opposition citing concerns about noise pollution, environmental impact, water usage, and proximity to schools and residential neighborhoods. Speakers argued that the current zoning code does not adequately address the heavy industrial nature of such data centers and called for denial of the application and revision of zoning regulations. The applicant responded with technical explanations and noise mitigation plans but acknowledged pending requirements for further noise impact assessments. Ultimately, the commission voted to recommend denial of the project based on failure to meet county standards including compatibility with surrounding uses and environmental impact. The matter was scheduled for a subsequent hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on July 15, 2026.