Lavon City Council approves 90-day moratorium on data center projects
The City of Lavon, Texas, with a population of just over 12,000, has approved a 90-day moratorium on new data center projects. This decision comes amidst strong resident opposition due to concerns about high power and water consumption, with a current 79-acre project facing a development pause.
The City of Lavon, a North Texas community of over 12,000 residents, recently held a city council meeting where members voted to approve a 90-day moratorium on new data center developments. This decision directly impacts a proposed 79-acre project within the city limits, which had initial plans for a data center though no formal applications had been submitted.
The moratorium was enacted in response to significant opposition from local residents, who have expressed their discontent with signs displaying "no data centers." Their primary concerns revolve around the belief that data centers do not align with the character of Lavon and the substantial demands these facilities place on local power and water resources. The 90-day pause, which began in November, grants the city additional time to research and understand the potential implications of data center development for the community. The city council also retains the option to extend the moratorium for an additional 90 days after its initial term.