The 30-second read
Recorded outcomeCommissioners recommended a temporary moratorium on new data center applications and large load customers in unincorporated Manatee County.
The Manatee County Planning Commission voted to recommend a temporary moratorium on data center applications and advanced multiple residential and commercial development projects, including increased unit counts for an affordable housing project in Bradenton. The decisions were made during the September 17, 2026 public hearing.
Why it matters
Residents face potential changes to local neighborhood density, traffic patterns, and commercial development as the county weighs major land use changes and project expansions.
What happens next
Next meeting: Thursday, October 15, 2026.

