Jackson County adopts temporary moratorium on data processing centers after noise, fire and zoning concerns

Jackson County supervisors voted on March 25, 2025, to adopt a temporary moratorium on data mining facilities and data processing centers, pausing new applications while staff drafts a standalone ordinance addressing noise, setbacks and fire suppression.

The moratorium was approved by motion of Supervisor Nynn Fleggor, seconded by Supervisor Mike Steinus; the board recorded the motion as approved by voice vote. The resolution is identified in the meeting transcript as resolution number 11O5-DashO3-Dash25-Dash25 and will remain in place while county staff and the zoning commission develop zoning standards and technical requirements.

The moratorium follows a presentation by Charlie White of RM Capital Ventures and an extended discussion among supervisors and the county zoning administrator about noise, fire safety and how to write clear standards into zoning code. White told the board his company builds modular “pods” for data processing…