Mount Pleasant begins two-year data center moratorium
Mount Pleasant Town Council approved a two-year moratorium halting new data center applications while the town studies their potential effects on noise, water, electricity and community character. Officials plan to review the comprehensive plan and update zoning, while residents continue to oppose potential data center development.
The Mount Pleasant Town Council approved a two-year moratorium on new data center applications, extending an earlier pause as town officials research the facilities' potential effects on the community. The moratorium is intended to give the town time to review its comprehensive plan and determine whether its zoning rules are adequate for future data center development.
Town leaders cited concerns about excessive noise and demand for water and electricity, saying the current zoning framework is not prepared for data centers. No hyperscale data center applications are pending, although officials acknowledged that smaller facilities could have different impacts. Residents expressed opposition to data center development, and the council said public input will remain part of the review process.