Panama City officials are scheduled to hold the second and final public hearing on Ordinance 3313 at a council meeting on Sept. 22, 2026, according to the published agenda. The ordinance would adopt a temporary moratorium on large-scale data centers.
The hearing matters to residents because it addresses whether the city will pause the development of large-scale data centers, including AI data centers, within its jurisdiction, according to the agenda. The agenda does not specify the length of the proposed moratorium or the reasons cited for it.
- Meeting date: Sept. 22, 2026
- Location: Panama City, Fla.
- Agenda item: Ordinance 3313, a temporary moratorium on large-scale data centers
- Status: Second and final of two scheduled public hearings
- Meeting type: Council Vote
According to the agenda, this is the second and final of two public hearings on the ordinance, indicating the council is scheduled to consider the measure for a vote following the hearing. The agenda lists accompanying documents but does not detail further procedural steps beyond the hearing itself.
Residents wishing to engage with the process can attend the Sept. 22, 2026 meeting in Panama City to hear the public hearing and any subsequent council discussion, according to the published agenda. Those seeking additional details or documents related to Ordinance 3313 can consult the agenda materials linked through the city’s official agenda center.
Official source: the published record