Charlotte City Council enacts data center moratorium
The Charlotte City Council has passed a moratorium on data center development within city limits. This decision comes as Dickson County government is also working on standards for data center development. The mayor stated the move gives Charlotte more control over local development.
The Charlotte City Council approved a moratorium on data center development within city limits at its August 25 meeting. Mayor Garland Breeden indicated that while the Dickson County government is developing its own standards for data centers, Charlotte sought to implement its own controls.
The council's decision allows the city government greater oversight of development within its jurisdiction. This action by Charlotte follows similar measures taken by several other municipal and county government boards in the region.