The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
City of Brevard
Anti-Data Center Policies
Brevard allows data centers through an approval process, but limits them to industrial areas and may require discretionary rezoning approval.
current law · City of BrevardBrevard's official register lists Ordinance 2026-19 establishing a data-center land-use definition and related regulations.City of Brevard Data Center Oversight Ordinance
What this means
Analysis: Industrial-only siting and conditional rezoning restrict siting and add discretionary approval without eliminating the approval pathway.
People behind it
- Paul Ray
Planning director explaining the amendment.
- Aaron Baker
Mayor pro tem discussing public input.
- Denise Hodsdon
City clerk issuing the hearing notice.
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Data centers are allowed only on industrial-zoned land.
Land must be conditionally rezoned specifically for a data center.
Sources
expired · City of BrevardImposes a temporary moratorium concerning data centers, cryptomining facilities, and similar facilities.City of Brevard 90-Day Data Center Moratorium
What this means
The proposed temporary moratorium would substantially delay or prevent new data center and similar facilities covered by the measure from moving forward while it is in effect (temporary moratorium). The available information does not show its duration or whether it affects existing facilities, so the score reflects the serious barrier to new development without assuming a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
The temporary moratorium expires 180 days after adoption. The City Council may extend it as permitted by applicable law.
People behind it
- City Council of the City of Brevard
Enacted the ordinance imposing the temporary moratorium.
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Imposes a temporary moratorium on establishing, constructing, expanding, or operating data centers, cryptomining facilities, and similarly situated facilities within the City.
During the moratorium, the City may not accept, process, or approve development applications or permits for covered facilities, including applications related to their construction or expansion.
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