Coffee County mayor urges temporary moratorium on data centers while zoning is updated
The county mayor asked the Planning Commission to recommend a moratorium (initially 180 days, with some members preferring 12 months) and review a draft zoning amendment on data centers to address definitions, power, water and noise concerns.
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The County Mayor told the Coffee County Planning Commission on May 26 that mounting public concern about data centers requires the commission to act quickly and to clarify zoning language before additional permits are issued. "I am suggesting 180 days," the mayor said, urging a temporary moratorium while the county defines key terms and drafting restrictions.
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