6.11.26 Pasco County Planning Commission Meeting

The Pasco County Planning Commission meeting held on June 11, 2026, focused extensively on a proposed temporary moratorium on large-scale data centers within unincorporated Pasco County. The moratorium aims to halt acceptance of applications related to data centers to allow the county time to research and develop appropriate land use regulations addressing concerns such as electricity demand, water consumption, environmental impact, and community compatibility. Public comments overwhelmingly expressed concerns about the environmental and infrastructure impacts of data centers, including water resource depletion, noise, and effects on property values. The commission discussed definitions distinguishing large-scale data centers from incidental server rooms and debated the appropriate scope and exceptions for the moratorium. The commission voted to approve the moratorium with a modification to the exemption language. Additionally, the meeting included discussions and approvals of various zoning amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, conditional use permits, and a development agreement related to residential, commercial, and recreational projects. These items involved recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and included budget considerations such as a $375,000 contribution toward road improvements. The meeting also addressed procedural matters such as continuances and public participation guidelines.