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Board sets May 12 hearing on six‑month moratorium for high‑water‑use developments after split debate
Summary
After extended debate and public comment, the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted to set a May 12 public hearing on a proposed six‑month moratorium to allow Planning & Zoning time to draft ordinances for data centers, battery storage and similar developments; Planning & Zoning staff said they prefer to gather more information and may not need a moratorium.
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted on the record to set a public hearing for May 12 at 9:00 a.m. on a proposed six‑month moratorium (resolution 2026‑8) that would pause applications for certain high‑water‑use facilities — including large data centers and similar operations — while Planning & Zoning develops ordinance language and receives technical briefings.
Board members and staff debated the need for a moratorium. One supervisor who introduced the item said the county needs time to decide whether this type of…
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