Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Lamar P. Fisher
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney's Office to draft an Ordinance establishing a temporary, one-year moratorium on the development of large-scale data centers, as defined in Section 373.203(4), Florida Statutes, within unincorporated Broward County. (Commissioner Fisher)
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Why Action is Necessary
Direction by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) is required for the County Attorney’s Office to draft an Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the development of large-scale data centers within unincorporated Broward County.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the required direction to the County Attorney’s Office.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Senate Bill 484 (Chapter 2026-65, Laws of Florida), effective July 1, 2026, expressly recognizes local governments’ authority to regulate large-scale data centers through comprehensive planning and land development regulations. Given the potential impacts of these facilities on infrastructure capacity, utility demand, surrounding land uses, and the environment, the proposed Motion directs the County Attorney’s Office to draft an Ordinance establishing a temporary, one-year moratorium on the development of large-scale data centers, as defined in Section 373.203(4), Florida Statutes, within unincorporated Broward County. The moratorium would provide the County with an opportunity to evaluate these impacts and develop appropriate land development regulations governing such facilities.
Source of Additional Information
Mabel Hurtado, County Commission Aide, 954-357-7004
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
To be determined by the Office of Management and Budget upon presentation of a draft Ordinance.