May 26, 2026·County Commission
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners met on May 26, 2026, and approved a consent agenda containing 18 items including budget amendments totaling $227,026.43 for grant revenues and golf tournament proceeds, authorization of agent affidavits for development orders at three county facilities, agreements for engineering and construction services, and transfer station operations. The board also approved a dune protection agreement, adopted a temporary code enforcement lien mitigation program with a September 30, 2026 end date, authorized the planning director to administratively approve Live Local Act projects, adopted an ordinance clarifying Inlet Beach Neighborhood Plan lodging definitions, approved burn ban exemptions, scheduled an executive session for a pending lawsuit, and directed staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting data centers in the county. The board also approved temporary beach driving permits and directed staff to explore donating 19 Oakwood Lakes lots to Habitat for Humanity, while postponing a rezoning request to June 30, 2026.