Cherokee County adopts 30‑day moratorium on data‑center permit applications

Jul 21, 2026

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted an immediate 30‑day moratorium on new data‑center permit submissions and scheduled an Aug. 18 public hearing to consider extending the moratorium while staff drafts an ordinance to govern data‑center development.

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The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 21 to adopt a 30‑day moratorium on receiving permanent permit applications or plans for new data centers, effective immediately.

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