Commission debates 24‑month moratorium on high‑density computing facilities; motion withdrawn pending planning review
After extended discussion and a legal opinion, commissioners agreed to pause action and send a proposed 24‑month moratorium on high‑density computing facilities (battery storage, data centers, cryptocurrency mining) back to planning and operations for clarification on scope and exemptions.
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A multi‑hour discussion on July 20 focused on whether Anderson County should place a 24‑month moratorium on high‑density computing facilities — a category discussed to include battery storage facilities, data centers, and cryptocurrency (bitcoin) mining. The Planning Commission had drafted three zoning amendments addressing battery storage, data centers and cryptocurrency mining; the full commission sought legal clarity before formal adoption.
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