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Amazon reportedly uses 45-year-old rules to get around AI data center opposition - California residents left fuming after Gilroy facility begins construction

Amazon’s use of 45-year-old zoning rules have enabled it to avoid public planning scrutiny in Gilroy, California.

TechRadar · Aug 11

Amazon circumvents community vote for massive AI data center using 45-year-old rules — Gilroy residents locked out of public comment window

Residents of Gilroy, California, were caught by surprise when an Amazon data center started construction in their city. Negotiations for the project started in 2020, with public comments open until 2024, but it flew under the radar.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 8

California Sues to Halt Planned ICE Facility Near Gilroy, Says Federal Government Bypassed Review Process

State and county officials allege the site is zoned exclusively for agricultural use and that federal authorities failed to follow environmental and planning procedures before construction began

Latin Times · Jun 11