The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Oct. 15, 2026, to consider adoption of a proposed 180-day moratorium on development approvals for new or expanded data centers, with potential exemptions, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item, listed as item 39, states the hearing will be conducted pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 160D-107 and 160D-601. The background text does not specify further details beyond the statutory citation in the posted agenda.
For Guilford County residents, the matter concerns whether local approval processes for new or expanded data center development will be paused for a defined period while the county considers related policy, according to the agenda language.
- Date: Oct. 15, 2026
- Body: Guilford County Board of Commissioners
- Agenda item 39: Public hearing on proposed 180-day moratorium on development approvals for new or expanded data centers
- Legal basis cited: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 160D-107 and 160D-601
- Moratorium includes potential exemptions, per the agenda
According to the published agenda, the Board of Commissioners is scheduled to conduct the public hearing on the proposed moratorium as part of its Oct. 15, 2026 meeting. The agenda does not indicate a vote outcome, as the item is listed for hearing and consideration.
Residents can review the full agenda and meeting details through the Guilford County Legistar system. Those wishing to participate may attend the Oct. 15, 2026 meeting in person or submit comments according to the procedures outlined in the official meeting notice.
Official source: the published record