Protect our Land, Water – & Community
No Data Center Citrus (NDCC) is a grassroots citizens’ organization working to protect Citrus County’s natural resources and rural character from the effects of needless industrial development, including hyperscale data centers. Learn more about our new misson
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A Rezoning That Opens the Door — Permanently
Citrus County is considering applications to rezone more than 800 acres near Lecanto and Holder to Heavy Industrial use — along the CR 491 and Tram Road corridor.
While framed as a routine land use change, this zoning would enable development of a large-scale data center or similar high-impact facility. Developer Deltona Corporation already controls ~557 acres and seeks to expand the total industrial footprint to over 1,300 acres.
Heavy industrial zoning is rarely reversed. Once in place, a wide range of industrial activities may proceed with limited future public review. The time to deny this re-zoning proposal and any future Data Center development is now.
Full Proposal Details →Six Concerns Every Resident Should Know
Power Demand
Hyperscale data centers can require 50–300+ megawatts — as much as a small city. This may force new substations and transmission lines, with cost pressure on every residential utility bill in the county.
No power limits definedWater & Aquifer
Cooling systems may require hundreds of thousands to millions of gallons per day. Citrus County relies heavily on its aquifer system. Large industrial water demand impacts long-term water availability for residents, agriculture, and wildlife.
No water caps proposed24/7 Noise
Industrial cooling systems run continuously. The resulting mechanical and low-frequency noise travels farther than expected and penetrates structures — potentially impacting homes beyond the property line.
No noise standards setPermanent Land Change
Converting 800+ acres of rural land to Heavy Industrial is effectively irreversible. This zoning permits a broad range of industrial activities beyond the current proposal, permanently altering the community character.
Rarely reversed once approvedEconomic Reality
Despite projections of 825 permanent jobs, data centers are highly automated. Long-term employment per acre is very low relative to the scale of impact, infrastructure burden, and permanent resource commitment demanded.
Job numbers need scrutinyNo Binding Protections
At the rezoning stage, there are no enforceable guarantees on power usage, water withdrawal, noise levels, specific end use, or long-term environmental safeguards. Approval transfers significant risk to the community.
Zero enforceable limitsThe Question of Rezoning, What it Means
If this rezoning passes, future projects may proceed by right — meaning additional public hearings may not be required. Florida is actively considering stricter data center regulations (SB 484). Citrus County officials have acknowledged they are not fully prepared with local standards. That is reason enough not to approve.
See Full Proposal Details- What is the maximum electrical load this zoning allows?”
- What enforceable water and noise limits exist at this stage?”
- Will future industrial uses be approved by right without hearings?”
- What happens to this land at end-of-life — who pays for remediation?”
No to Data Centers, and Yes to Preserving our Nature Coast
“We call on the Citrus County Planning and Development Commission and Board of County Commissioners to deny these applications and prevent any Data Center Development now or in the future.”