BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Votes on Discussion of proposed moratorium on data centers
What happened
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners held a work-session-style discussion on a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas, with staff directed at the June 23rd meeting to advance a Citrus County-style ordinance scheduled for the Planning and Zo…
- Jurisdiction
- Lake County, FL
- Date
- July 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsCertified recovery residences use
Approved 4-0Free sample: decision 1 of 7
Right-of-way acquisition of Bataglia property for north-south connector to SR 44
Board approved a friendly (pre-eminent-domain) acquisition of the Bataglia property for $2.749 million, representing about 39.75% of the right-of-way needed for a future county-standard north-south connector from Wolf Branch Road up to SR 44. Price includes right-of-way, engineering fees, and the property owner's attorney's fees; funded through impact fees and MPO allocations. Commissioner Morris raised concerns about buying only 39% and preferred eminent domain. Passed 4-0 (aye vote with Morris audibly saying aye at the end).
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners held a work-session-style discussion on a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas, with staff directed at the June 23rd meeting to advance a Citrus County-style ordinance scheduled for the Planning and Zo…
Key Decisions (7)
Right-of-way acquisition of Bataglia property for north-south connector to SR 44
Maximum millage rates for trim notices and budget public hearing dates (FY2027)
Discussion of proposed moratorium on data centers
Ordinance creating certified recovery residences use
Ordinance establishing minimum landscape buffer width from public roads
Appointment to Parks and Trails Advisory Board
Reappointments to Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee
Development Activity (1)
Embry-Riddle Deepwoods Ranch Aviation Training Facility
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
Lake County anticipates spending $6-8 million total on right-of-way acquisition…
Commercial Demand
Lake Economic Area Development (LEAD) is in talks with parties…
Infrastructure
Florida Senate Bill 484 requires large-load users (50MW+) to bear…
Who Spoke (19)
On the record: a commissioner, 5 staff members, an attorney, a witness, and 8 members of the public.
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