Charlotte City Council halts new data centers with 150-day moratorium (Video)
News ClipCharlotte Observer·Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC·6/26/2026
The Charlotte City Council has unanimously voted to enact a 150-day moratorium on new data center development. This pause will allow the city to gather more information and formulate future regulations compliant with state law. Council members cited quality-of-life concerns for neighborhoods, including clean air and water, as reasons for the temporary halt.
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Gov: Charlotte City Council
Charlotte City Council voted unanimously to pause new data center development for 150 days, saying the moratorium will give the city time to learn more about the facilities and shape future rules within state law. The five-month pause could be extended, with council members citing neighborhood quality-of-life concerns like clean air and water.