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Nassau County Releases Data Center Fact-Finding Committee Report and Recommendations, Launches Public Feedback Portal

YULEE, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2026) – The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) released the initial draft report and findings compiled by the Nassau County Fact-Finding Committee on Data Center Development and launched a website portal for public review and feedback Oct. 21. The Committee, comprised of County staff, was established by the BOCC May 20.

The goal of the Committee was to conduct a thorough, objective review and evaluation of the operational characteristics, infrastructure demands, environmental considerations and community impacts associated with data center development within the County.

The comprehensive report outlines critical data points, recommendations and includes draft regulations for the BOCC's consideration. In alignment with Nassau County’s ongoing priority to create a more transparent government, the BOCC is inviting residents to review the initial draft report and findings and provide input.

The Committee held a series of public meetings over the summer to allow residents the opportunity to provide comments related to data center development. The meetings also featured presentations from subject matter experts who provided relevant information and perspective on data centers. The testimony and comments offered by guest speakers and residents are included in the initial draft report.

Website Portal Now Open

A website portal has been created for the public to review the initial draft report and submit comments. Residents can access the documents and share their thoughts by visiting https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1528/Data-Centers. The public comment window will remain open until Jan. 8, 2027 at 11:59 p.m.

Workshops and Timeline

After the release of the initial draft report and findings, the BOCC will hold two public workshops where residents will have the opportunity to participate and provide feedback in person:

  • Monday, 26 from 3-5 p.m., BOCC Commission Chambers, Yulee
  • Monday, 9 from 3-5 p.m., BOCC Commission Chambers, Yulee

The report released Wednesday is in draft form. A final report will be posted on the website portal for review before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Following the public workshops, the BOCC will hold formal public hearings to consider the next steps on proposed data center development. During the hearings, residents will have the opportunity to participate and provide feedback in person:

  • Tuesday, 1: Planning and Zoning Board Public Hearing on Nassau County Land Development Regulations
  • Monday, 14: BOCC Public Hearing on Nassau County Land Development Regulations
  • Monday, 25: BOCC Public Hearing on Nassau County Land Development Regulations

Background and Authority

The BOCC approved Ordinance No. 2026-044 June 8, which imposes a temporary moratorium for up to 12 months on the acceptance, review or approval of applications for development permits, development orders, rezoning or site plans related to data centers, data processing facilities, data mining or cryptocurrency mining operations (data center facilities).

The Committee is a research-based body rather than a decision-making board, and its findings are intended to inform policy options but are not considered adopted policy.

For more information regarding the temporary moratorium, the Committee, meeting materials and the initial draft report, or to access the portal to submit public comments, please visit https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1528/Data-Centers.

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