Nothing reported in Unincorporated Marion County yet
Who decides here: the Marion County Board of County Commissioners decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
County commissioners passed a 12-month pause on new data centers that use 50 megawatts or more, in unincorporated Marion County. It ends sooner if new rules are adopted. One commissioner voted no on the first vote because she wanted smaller ones covered too. Staff will draft rules on noise, grid capacity, setbacks and water.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Marion County. - Go to county meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Unincorporated Marion County: Duke Energy Florida, LLC (company) or Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Sumter Electric Co-op, Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Florida.