Walton County prohibits data centers in new ordinance
Walton County, Florida, has enacted an ordinance prohibiting data centers and large load centers requiring 50 watts or more. This action was taken by the Walton County Commission due to a lack of existing zoning language addressing data center construction or operation.
The Walton County Commission in Florida has enacted a new ordinance that prohibits data centers and large load centers within the county. The decision followed an acknowledgment by the Walton County attorney that existing zoning and land use regulations did not address the construction or operation of data centers.
The new ordinance specifically bans data centers and disallows large load centers if they require 50 watts or more of power. This legislative action defines both terms to solidify the county's stance on these types of developments.