Volusia County to ban large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas

Volusia County to ban large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas

News ClipObserver Local News·Volusia County, FL·8/20/2026

Volusia County is working on an ordinance to ban large-scale data centers in its unincorporated areas. Although officials did not formally approve a moratorium, the ongoing work on the ban effectively prevents data centers from filing applications with the county.

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Though officials did not approve a moratorium, because an ordinance is now in the works for a ban, a data center cannot file an application with the county.