Commission enacts one‑year moratorium (first reading) on hyperscale data centers defined at 50 MW
On first reading the board approved a moratorium ordinance (earlier of one year or adoption of related code/comp‑plan changes) that targets large‑scale data centers defined as single‑location facilities with anticipated monthly peak loads of 50 megawatts or more. Public commenters urged broader definition to include water, noise and decommissioning impacts.
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The Palm Beach County Commission on first reading adopted a moratorium ordinance to pause large‑scale data‑center zoning and comp‑plan applications while staff studies changes to the Unified Land Development Code and comprehensive plan. The moratorium will expire on the earlier of one year from adoption or the adoption of the relevant ULDC/comp‑plan amendments.
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