Santa Rosa County adopts one-year temporary moratorium on data centers after public concerns

Jul 23, 2026

The Santa Rosa County Commission approved a temporary one‑year moratorium on large data centers after public testimony flagged water, electricity, noise and privacy concerns; commissioners said staff will complete the statutorily required study during the moratorium.

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The Santa Rosa County Commission voted to adopt a temporary, one‑year moratorium on data centers, approving the ordinance at a special rezoning meeting on July 23.

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