Vance County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Data Center Moratorium and Zoning Amendments

Vance County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Data Center Moratorium and Zoning Amendments

News Clipwizs.com·Vance County, NC·9/14/2026

The Vance County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a legislative hearing to discuss two key topics related to data centers: the potential adoption of a 60-day moratorium on new data center applications and a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance affecting data center development. The public will have an opportunity to comment on these proposals. The moratorium would temporarily halt the acceptance, processing, and approval of data center development applications.

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Gov: Vance County Board of Commissioners, Vance County Planning Department

The Vance County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a legislative hearing for Monday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. to gather public feedback on two significant proposals concerning data center development.

Key discussion points include the possible adoption of a 60-day moratorium on new data center applications and a proposed amendment to the county's zoning ordinance specifically addressing data center development. The moratorium, if adopted, would temporarily halt the acceptance, processing, and approval of all data center development applications submitted after its enactment within Vance County. The meeting will take place in the commissioners' meeting room at 122 Young St, located in the county administrative office building.