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Harnett County approves temporary moratorium on data centers after 16-person public hearing
Summary
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved a temporary moratorium on data centers, data processing facilities and cryptocurrency mining after a public hearing at which 16 individuals spoke; the measure pauses new related development while the county considers policy steps.
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners on May 4 approved a temporary moratorium on data centers, data processing facilities, cryptocurrency mining and other uses associated with data processing facilities, the meeting recap states.
The move followed a public hearing at which 16 individuals provided remarks opposing or raising concerns about the facilities, the recap said. The moratorium will pause approvals for new projects of the listed types while the county develops policy and permitting guidance.
Desiree Patrick, summarizing the meeting, noted that the hearing drew broad public comment but the transcript does not record the speakers' names or the arguments they made. The transcript likewise does not record the exact duration of the moratorium, the ordinance text or a vote tally.
The board's action was presented as an interim measure to allow time for review and possible regulation; the recap did not include details on next procedural steps, timelines for staff recommendations, or any specific conditions attached to the moratorium.
A public hearing record and related materials may provide further details; the meeting recording is available at www.harnett.org/boc.
