Town of Waxhaw unanimously approved 12-month moratorium on data centers
The Town of Waxhaw's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data center development. This decision allows the town to research and develop amendments to its land development code. Public opposition was voiced before the vote.
The Town of Waxhaw's Board of Commissioners held a hearing and subsequently voted unanimously to enact a one-year (12-month) moratorium on data center development. This action, passed preemptively, aims to provide the town with time to conduct research, study the implications of data centers, and develop appropriate amendments to its land development code before making any impactful decisions regarding such projects.
Board members emphasized that the moratorium is a commitment to maintaining local control, citing a bill passed earlier in the year that heavily limited downzoning. Prior to the vote, more than half a dozen residents spoke out against data centers in Waxhaw, indicating significant community opposition. The motion for the moratorium carried unanimously, prompting applause from the audience.