City Council establishes moratorium on data centers
Newberry City Council approved a 150-day moratorium on data center development within the city. The pause will allow officials to study potential impacts on utility infrastructure, environmental resources and land-use compatibility, and consider whether new development standards are needed.
The Newberry City Council approved the second and final reading of an ordinance establishing a 150-day moratorium on data center development in Newberry, South Carolina. The moratorium is intended to give city officials time to evaluate infrastructure, environmental and land-use impacts and review whether additional zoning requirements or safeguards are necessary.
Mayor Foster Senn said City Manager Jason Taylor reported that the city had received inquiries about data centers, prompting officials to seek time for study and to develop appropriate municipal standards. The moratorium will run through late March and could be extended by the council.