Martin County adopts 12‑month moratorium on large‑scale data‑center applications

After a lengthy public comment period with environmental and neighborhood groups pressing for action, the county commission voted to impose a 12‑month interim planning period and moratorium on new applications for large‑scale (statutory 50‑megawatt and up) data centers in unincorporated Martin County. Staff will study 26 areas including water, noise, and economic impacts and report back during the year.