Key actions taken by the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission on Aug. 27, 2026:
• DOA 202501903 (Mavis Tire & Brakes, Military/Belvedere Shopping Center): Motion to recommend approval carried by voice vote. Mover: Committee member (S10); second: Committee member (S1). Recommendation advances to the Board of County Commissioners.
• ULDC revision (self‑service storage in commercial‑low‑office/commercial‑high‑office): Motion to recommend approval of the text amendment (A & B) carried by voice vote. Mover: Committee member (S10); second: Committee member (S4). Staff will circulate draft LDR language and proceed to BCC hearings.
• Moratorium on large‑scale data centers (50 MW statutory threshold): Commission recommended adoption of a moratorium that pauses acceptance/processing of new 50‑MW‑and‑above applications for the shorter of one year or until related LDRs/comp plan amendments take effect; commissioners recorded concern that the 50‑MW definition may not capture all sites of concern and requested staff to pursue supplemental standards during the moratorium. Motion carried.
Other items: Consent agenda adopted without contested items; staff noted ongoing ULDC reorganization work and consultant engagement for code reorganization.