Moore County Works To Limit Data Centers

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM

By Kim Albright

Moore County officials are working on new regulations to limit data centers in their county.

Moore County officials are working on new regulations to limit data centers in their county. Among restrictions would be limiting building heights to 35 feet, and requiring 500-foot separation from residential areas, schools and other densely populated locations. Other restrictions would include noise limits and water usage limits. The board said these regulations are need in the event a moratorium on data centers faces a successful legal challenge.

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Moore County Works To Limit Data Centers

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