Attorney: Suwannee County can’t enact data center moratorium
News ClipLake City Reporter·Live Oak, Suwannee County, FL·6/17/2026
Suwannee County's attorney advised that the county cannot enact a data center moratorium due to a 2025 state law that limits local development restrictions. This decision comes after the City of Live Oak moved forward with its own moratorium efforts.
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The Lake City Reporter reported that Suwannee County will not enact a data center moratorium, following advice from their attorney. This decision was made because a 2025 state law limits local governments' ability to restrict development.
The development comes a week after the nearby City of Live Oak moved forward with efforts to implement its own moratorium on data centers.