Volusia County FL proposed ban on 50MW+ data centers
Volusia County, FL — County Council Passes First Reading (7-0) of an Ordinance Banning Large-Scale (50 MW+) Data Centers in Unincorporated Areas; Final Hearing Oct. 20, 2026
Volusia County, FL · Volusia County, FL proposed large-scale data center prohibition ordinance (first reading Oct. 6, 2026)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Large-scale data center developers in unincorporated Volusia County
- Enforced by
- Volusia County Council; county planning staff
Volusia County, Florida is moving an ordinance that would bar the county from reviewing or approving applications, permits or rezonings for large-scale data centers, defined as those with an expected peak load of 50 megawatts or more, in unincorporated areas. The County Council approved it unanimously at the first of two hearings on Oct. 6, 2026, and the final vote is set for Oct. 20.
Who is protected: Residents of unincorporated Volusia County, FL
Legal detail
Volusia County (FL) Council ordinance prohibiting large-scale data centers (anticipated monthly peak electrical load of 50 MW or more) in unincorporated Volusia County: county will not review or approve any applications, permits, amendments or construction for them (Spectrum News 13). First reading/first public hearing Oct. 6, 2026, 7-0 (Daytona Beach News-Journal via Yahoo). PLDRC review Oct. 15; second and final council hearing Oct. 20, 2026. Takes effect on filing with the Florida Department of State. Councilman Troy Kent cited grid strain, rate inflation, service curtailments. NOT ESTABLISHED in pages re-opened: the date of any earlier application freeze (a draft cited Aug. 17 per WFTV; not re-verified), ordinance number.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Volusia County, FL |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Citation | Volusia County, FL proposed large-scale data center prohibition ordinance (first reading Oct. 6, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Council moves to halt large-scale data centers — Daytona Beach News-Journal via Yahoo News (Oct. 7, 2026) |
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