Regional planning council proposes model code to guide data‑center zoning across East‑Central Florida

Sep 21, 2026

The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council is drafting a model code covering 44 parameters—zoning compatibility, noise, water, energy, decommissioning and community benefits—to help counties adopt consistent, enforceable standards for data centers.

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Michelle Morrison of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council told Marion County commissioners the council is assembling a model code to help local governments evaluate data‑center applications consistently across the region.

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