
Lakeland city commission approves data center moratorium
News Clip6AM City·Lakeland, Polk County, FL·8/3/2026
The Lakeland City Commission has approved an ordinance implementing a moratorium on permits for data centers and other large load customers. This decision will temporarily halt new data center developments in the city.
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Gov: Lakeland City Commission
City commissioners approved an ordinance that pauses permits for data centers and large load customers — here's what that means.