diff --git a/build/southern-zone-candidate-trigger.json b/build/southern-zone-candidate-trigger.json
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+{
+  "family": "southern-zone",
+  "source": "original-unsplit-geofabrik-parent",
+  "active": false,
+  "activationRequires": [
+    "pmtiles-integrity",
+    "github-size-ceiling",
+    "visual-validation",
+    "boundary-validation",
+    "exclusive-tile-ownership"
+  ]
+}