Residents call for moratorium and greater transparency on data-center development and UDO changes
May 18, 2026
Residents urged Lee County commissioners to pause data-center development while the Unified Development Ordinance is revised, citing concerns about NDAs, large outside investors, and inadequate local controls; commenters asked for a public pledge on NDAs and a moratorium while rules are improved.
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During public comments at the May 18 meeting, several residents urged the board to impose a moratorium on data-center development or, at minimum, strengthen the countyUnified Development Ordinance (UDO) and improve transparency for negotiations with developers.
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