Franklin County FL 1-year data center moratorium (eff. July 15, 2026)
Franklin County, FL 1-Year AI Data Center Moratorium
Franklin County, FL · Franklin County, FL Board of County Commissioners unanimous vote, July 15, 2026, 1-year AI data center moratorium
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- July 15, 2027
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking approvals in Franklin County, FL
- Enforced by
- Franklin County, FL Planning and Building; Board of County Commissioners
Franklin County, Florida — a small Panhandle coastal county (Apalachicola) — unanimously adopted a one-year moratorium on AI data centers on July 15, 2026. Commissioners indicated they would like to pursue a permanent ban eventually.
Who is protected: Franklin County, FL residents
Legal detail
Franklin County (FL) Board of County Commissioners unanimous vote July 15, 2026: 12-month moratorium on AI data center development (through approximately July 15, 2027). Commissioners signaled intent to work toward a permanent prohibition during the pause. Not to be confused with Franklin County, VA (separate dataset entry Franklin County Zoning Rewrite (paused)).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Franklin County, FL |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | July 15, 2026 |
| Citation | Franklin County, FL Board of County Commissioners unanimous vote, July 15, 2026, 1-year AI data center moratorium |
| Penalties | Permit/application denial during moratorium |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Franklin County approves 1-year AI data center moratorium — WMBB mypanhandle.com |
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- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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