Data Center Regulation Under Senate Bill 484
Summary
New state law (SB 484) requires counties to set data center standards, and commissioners flagged next week's workshop on whether Charlotte County can prohibit them — with water demand a growing concern.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
A hyperscale data center could bring hundreds of millions in tax revenue over a decade, but also huge water and power demands the county says it can't spare.
Residents concerned about water use and community character if prohibitions are adopted.
Rural landowners and residents near potential sites could face noise, water strain, and industrialization if facilities are allowed without strict standards.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop - Jun 16, 2026
New state law lets counties regulate large-scale data centers, which can consume enormous amounts of power and water. Commissioners weighed a straight prohibition against waiting six months to see what other counties do, and asked the county attorney to study whether a ban would hold up legally.
Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting - Jun 9, 2026
New state law (SB 484) requires counties to set data center standards, and commissioners flagged next week's workshop on whether Charlotte County can prohibit them — with water demand a growing concern.
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