Santa Rosa commissioners hold first hearing on proposed 12‑month moratorium for data centers

Jul 9, 2026

At a July 9 public hearing, Santa Rosa County commissioners heard extensive public opposition to data centers and discussed a proposed 12‑month moratorium to pause applications while staff and attorneys develop evidence for permanent land‑use rules; no vote was taken and a second hearing is set for July 23 at 5:00 p.m.

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Santa Rosa County commissioners opened the first of two required public hearings on a proposed 12‑month moratorium on data centers during their July 9 meeting in Milton. The board did not vote; the ordinance's second public hearing and second reading is scheduled for July 23 at 5:00 p.m.

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