Southport Planning Board to vote on first-ever rules for data centers
The Southport Planning Board in North Carolina is scheduled to vote on whether to allow data centers in the city for the first time. The proposed rules would introduce restrictions, including limiting data centers to certain areas and requiring a buffer from neighborhoods.
The Southport Planning Board in North Carolina is set to vote next week on establishing the city's first-ever rules for data centers. City staff are bringing forward a proposal that would allow data centers within Southport, a move that would mark a significant policy change for the municipality.
Should the board approve the measure, the new regulations would not permit unrestricted development. Instead, the proposal includes specific restrictions, such as limiting data center construction to designated areas only. Furthermore, any new data centers would be required to maintain a minimum distance of one thousand feet from most residential neighborhoods. The Planning Board's decision will determine the future framework for data center development in Southport.