Regional council outlines model data‑center code as Florida counties weigh moratoria and bans
The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council presented a model code and catalog of 44 parameters to help member counties draft consistent data center standards; several counties in the region are pursuing moratoria, suspensions, or draft ordinances.
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Michelle Morrison of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council briefed Marion County on the regional effort to create a model data‑center code that local governments could adapt. She said the council has organized a technical advisory committee of planners, utilities and subject matter experts to harmonize definitions, application requirements and enforceable standards across eight counties.
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