Waxhaw passes data center moratorium
The town of Waxhaw, North Carolina, has unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data center development. This decision was made by the Board of Commissioners after a public hearing, even though no data centers have been proposed in the area yet.
The Waxhaw, North Carolina Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data center development following a public hearing on Tuesday. This makes Waxhaw the latest community in the region to implement such a pause.
The decision comes as a preemptive measure, as no data center projects have yet been proposed within the town's jurisdiction. Other nearby communities, including Charlotte, York County (SC), and Rowan County, have also enacted similar moratoriums, ranging from 150 days to one year.