Volition Title 15 Amendment - Planning Commission | August 5, 2026

The Spanish Fork City Planning Commission held a meeting on August 5, 2026, to discuss a proposed amendment to Title 15 of the city zoning code to accommodate a data center development by Valition Industries. The amendment would allow data centers with on-site power generation facilities using ultra-low emission technology, specifically fuel cells powered by natural gas, and prohibit connection to the city power grid for the data center operations. The discussion covered technical aspects such as water usage, wastewater discharge, noise, air quality, heat emissions, and power capacity limits. Valition presented their plan emphasizing sustainability, local economic benefits, and community contributions. Public comments expressed both support and concerns about environmental impacts, heat generation, and enforceability of conditions. The commission debated adding a power capacity cap (around 250-400 megawatts) and a quota on the number of such facilities allowed. A motion to add these conditions passed, but the overall amendment failed to receive a majority recommendation, so it will proceed to the city council for further consideration.