City of Southport, North Carolina

“A motion to approve and adopt the ordinance establishing a 15-month moratorium on data center development approvals.”

“ained that regulations would provide the City and the Board with greater control over matters such as location, size, and other development standards should an application for a data center or similar use be submitted.”

“Aldermen for its continued research and development of the proposed data center regulations. He stated that such support could assist the Board in consulting with outside experts and organizations as it continues…”

“Chair Ashley stated that he preferred a separate motion directing the Planning Board to continue working on the proposed data center text amendment.”

“Chair Ashley stated that he preferred a separate motion directing the Planning Board to continue work on the proposed data center text amendment.”

“…one recommending that the Board of Aldermen consider adopting a temporary moratorium on data centers and similar uses for a period determined by the Board of Aldermen, and a second continuing work on the proposed text…”

“…regarding water quality and wastewater management associated with data center operations. She stated that the proposed ordinance should consider standards addressing potential contaminants in discharged water and…”

“Director Meehan provided an update on current Planning Board initiatives, including the proposed data center text amendment and the draft UDO Text Page 30 of 128”

“Director Meehan provided an update on current Planning Board initiatives, including the proposed data center text amendment and the draft UDO Text Page 30 of 128”

“…regarding water quality and wastewater management associated with data center operations. She stated that the proposed ordinance should consider standards addressing potential contaminants in discharged water and…”

“ained that regulations would provide the City and the Board with greater control over matters such as location, size, and other development standards should an application for a data center or similar use be submitted.”

“…The Planning Board and staff request that the Board of Aldermen set a public hearing for September 10, 2026, to consider a 15-month moratorium on development permits for data centers, to allow sufficient time to develop…”

“…9/9/26 – 4/28/27 – Data Center Subcommittee Develops Data Center Standards 9/10/26 – Board of Aldermen – Vote on 15 Month Data Center Moratorium 9/11/26 – Data Center Standards Development 10/28/26 – Calendar Status…”

“…9/9/26 – 4/28/27 – Data Center Subcommittee Develops Data Center Standards 9/10/26 – Board of Aldermen – Vote on 15 Month Data Center Moratorium 9/11/26 – Data Center Standards Development 10/28/26 – Calendar Status…”

“The moratorium shall terminate on December 9, 2027, or upon the Board of Aldermen’s adoption of Unified Development Ordinance amendments for data centers, whichever occurs first.”

“Data Center Ordinance Development Calendar – Draft - 20260731 Calendar Overview (All dates are subject to change based on outcome of Aldermen’s decision) Dates are based on a fifteen-month moratorium period.”

“…Development Moratorium to Establish Data Center Regulations Background and Overview November 2025, Staff presented Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) updates to the Board of Aldermen for consideration.”