Mitchell County asks attorney to draft 180-day data-center moratorium

Oct 26, 2026

County Attorney Mark Noah will draft a 180-day moratorium on new data-center development so the commission and planning commission can research local impacts; Noah cautioned the moratorium should not hinder existing industry. A draft is expected at the next meeting.

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The Mitchell County Commission on Oct. 26 asked County Attorney Mark Noah to prepare an initial 180-day moratorium on new data-center development, with the possibility of extensions, to allow both the county commission and the planning commission time to research potential impacts.

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