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NewsSuncoast SearchlightJune 24, 2026DeSoto

DeSoto County Moves Toward One-Year Ban on New Data Centers

DeSoto County commissioners have voted to begin drafting an ordinance that would pause the acceptance of new data center applications for one year. The decision follows significant public opposition regarding the environmental and infrastructure impacts of a proposed large-scale data center project.

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Why It Matters

The proposed would prevent new data center applications from being filed for one year, though it will not affect projects already in the application pipeline, such as the 800-acre DCIP Group complex.

Key Facts

  • Commissioners voted unanimously to direct the county attorney to draft an ordinance for a one-year moratorium on new data center applications.
  • The moratorium will not apply to projects currently in the application process, including the 800-acre DCIP Group complex.
  • In March, the county approved the rezoning of 34 acres on Roan Street for the first phase of the DCIP Group project.
  • The DCIP Group project is being reviewed under the county's 'Rapid Response' pilot program for economic development.
  • The proposed DCIP Group project could eventually span up to 1,300 acres.
  • DCIP Group representatives have not provided specific data on daily water usage or the number of gas turbines required for the project.
  • One commissioner recused himself from the vote on the moratorium.

Who's Mentioned

organizationDCIP Group“Company proposing a large-scale hyperscale data center complex in the county.”locationRoan Street“Site of a previously approved 34-acre data center facility.”personElton Langford“DeSoto County Commissioner.”organizationDeSoto County Commission“Local governing body responsible for zoning and land use decisions.”personJon Brown“CEO of DCIP Group.”personWilson Trilha“Chairman of DCIP Group.”personAlice Herman“Reporter for Suncoast Searchlight.”