Moratorium rejected, partial approval of zoning amendments by commissioners
Commissioners in Danbury, North Carolina, rejected a planning board's recommendation for a data center moratorium. They also partially approved zoning amendments related to data centers. The county attorney advised against an outright ban due to potential legal repercussions.
The Stokes County Board of Commissioners in Danbury, North Carolina, recently rejected a planning board's recommendation to enact a moratorium on data center development after listening to public comments.
During the same meeting, commissioners also considered proposed changes to zoning regulations specifically pertaining to data centers. Commissioner Rick Morris moved to approve a portion of these ordinances, excluding a specific section (A), a motion seconded by Commissioner Keith Wood. The vote to approve passed with Commissioners Wood, Morris, and Sonya Cox in favor, and Commissioners Brad Chandler and Wayne Barneycastle opposing.
County staff and the county attorney advised caution regarding the zoning changes, highlighting potential legal ramifications if parts of the zoning were not adequately addressed, and clarified that an outright ban on data centers could lead to repercussions. This is a developing story, and further updates are expected.