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Sullivan County discusses special zoning and possible moratorium for data centers amid energy and infrastructure concerns
Summary
Commissioners heard an informational briefing that data centers can be energy- and water-intensive and that the planning department is drafting a P&D-3 (plant/manufacturing) district; staff and commissioners favored a time-limited moratorium while zoning and infrastructure requirements are written.
Commissioners set aside time on Nov. 13 to discuss potential county policy for data centers after a request that staff provide background ahead of expected action next week.
Clay Reid, appearing as a planning/administration guest, said data centers and related operations (including some cryptocurrency mining and AI facilities) are high-demand energy users and will remain part of modern infrastructure; he summarized research suggesting the sector could account for roughly 7–9%…
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