Nothing reported in Panama City Beach City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Panama City Beach City votes on zoning. The Bay County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
🚫 Ban
City council members agreed they want to keep data centers out and preferred a permanent ban over a pause. An ordinance must still be written and approved. We did not find a final vote.
June 25, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Panama City Beach City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Duke Energy Florida, LLC (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Florida.