Pitt County to hold hearing on data center moratorium
Pitt County commissioners will hold a public hearing in Greenville on a proposed moratorium that would temporarily pause new data center construction, development and permitting. Officials want time to study potential effects on utilities, energy use, the environment, public safety and zoning, while considering additional land-use rules.
Pitt County commissioners are scheduled to hold a public hearing in Greenville on a proposed moratorium covering new data center construction, development and permitting. The length of the proposed pause will be determined at the hearing.
County officials say the moratorium would provide time to assess data centers' potential impacts on utilities, energy use, the environment, public safety and zoning. The county also plans to consider additional land-use regulations, and residents may submit comments at the hearing or in writing.