Oconee County planning commission forms subcommittee to study data-center rules; does not impose moratorium

Feb 3, 2026

The Oconee County Planning Commission on Feb. 2 voted to create a two-member subcommittee to study performance standards and possible ordinance changes for data centers after public comment and debate; commissioners did not implement a moratorium.

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The Oconee County Planning Commission voted Feb. 2 to form a two-member subcommittee to study ordinance changes and performance standards for data centers, after public comment and a wide-ranging discussion about zoning, power availability and environmental impacts.

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