Data center proposed moratorium rejected
Commissioners in Danbury, North Carolina, rejected a planning board's recommendation to enact a moratorium on data center development. They also discussed proposed zoning amendments for data centers, with the county attorney advising against an outright ban due to potential legal repercussions.
Commissioners in Danbury, North Carolina, voted on Monday to reject a planning board's recommendation for a moratorium on data center development. The decision followed a public comment period regarding zoning amendments and the proposed data center projects. Simultaneously, the board is reviewing changes to zoning regulations concerning data centers.
County staff had highlighted potential legal ramifications if certain zoning aspects were not properly addressed, and the county attorney further clarified that an outright ban on data centers without anticipating repercussions should be avoided. Staff also recommended that some parts of the proposed amendments be held from the night's decisions, indicating ongoing discussions and potential delays in finalizing the regulations.