Amid data center moratorium, Swain considers zoning alternatives -

Swain County, North Carolina is exploring alternatives to traditional zoning, such as targeted restrictive ordinances, to manage data center development amidst an existing moratorium. Commissioners are opting for specific regulations covering noise, light, and water to avoid comprehensive zoning. The county is also considering a referendum, but faces legal limitations and challenges in regulating data centers, especially in unzoned rural areas.