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Richland board places moratorium on data centers pending study of impacts
Summary
Councilman Larry Atkinson moved and the board unanimously approved a moratorium on data centers to allow the town time to evaluate potential impacts before permitting such facilities.
During the May 26 meeting, Councilman Larry Atkinson raised concerns about emerging data center development and argued the town should temporarily halt approvals until more information about local impacts is available. Supervisor Robert North seconded the motion; the roll call vote was unanimous and the board placed a moratorium on data centers.
Board members did not specify the moratorium's duration or particular scope in the public minutes; they instructed that further study and likely attorney guidance would be needed to define the moratorium's terms and next procedural steps.
