Florence Town Council unanimously approves industrial rezoning for MDI Rock's 10-acre landscape supply facility at Arizona Farms Road on October 21, 2025.

The Town of Florence has approved three major land use amendments totaling 1,619 acres at Dobson Farms, paving the way for massive data center and industrial development. The projects—Florence Tech Park, Dobson Farms East, and Dobson Farms West—could generate over 800 jobs and bring in millions in tax revenue.

Florence is considering a 1,619-acre land use change at Dobson Farms, shifting from residential to industrial development anchored by massive data centers. The projects promise major tax revenue, infrastructure upgrades, and one of Arizona’s largest new electrical loads.

The Florence Town Council unanimously approved land use changes for the 400MW LightHorse Energy Storage project, enabling construction of a large-scale battery system capable of powering about 200,000 homes during peak demand. The decision marks a major step in northern Florence’s shift toward industrial development, supported by nearby energy infrastructure and future transportation projects.

Florence's Town Council unanimously approves industrial changes, fostering development in the Northern Development Corridor with energy projects.

The Florence Planning Commission approved the 400MW Lighthorse Battery Energy Storage Project on June 5, 2025, along with land use changes in the Dobson Farms PUD—reclassifying the site from residential to industrial. The decision follows public concerns over fire safety, zoning impacts, and nearby residential growth.