Ordinance LC26-06 Data Centers
Description
The commission recommended the county adopt an ordinance making data centers a permitted — but heavily conditioned — use in industrial zones.
Impact summary
Opens the door for data center development on industrially zoned land countywide, subject to new conditions.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 6
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Levy Court
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Levy Court Business - Jul 21, 2026
County-wide zoning text amendment allowing data centers with conditions in industrial zones; adopted 7-0 after a heavily attended hearing.
Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting - Jul 9, 2026
The commission recommended the county adopt an ordinance making data centers a permitted — but heavily conditioned — use in industrial zones.
Levy Court Business - Jun 9, 2026
Introduced an ordinance adding 'data center' as a permitted-with-conditions use in limited and general industrial districts, with a July 21 public hearing to follow.
Related issues (2)
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