Cumberland County NC Six-Month Data Center Moratorium
Cumberland County, NC · Six-month moratorium adopted 2026-06-15 by 7-0 vote
On June 15, 2026, the Cumberland County (NC) Board of Commissioners voted 7-0 to adopt a six-month data-center moratorium running through December 15, 2026. The moratorium covers unincorporated areas only; data centers proposed inside Fayetteville city limits are not affected. The moratorium pauses new data-center construction while county staff and commissioners develop a regulatory ordinance.
Technical detail
Six-month moratorium adopted 2026-06-15 by 7-0 vote. Scope: unincorporated Cumberland County. Expires 2026-12-15. Companion ordinance drafting underway.
Who is protected: Cumberland County, NC residents
Who must comply: Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Cumberland County, NC
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Cumberland County, NC |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Stronger protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-15 |
| Enacted | 2026-06-15 |
| Citation | Six-month moratorium adopted 2026-06-15 by 7-0 vote |
| Enforced by | Cumberland County, NC government |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Cumberland County Enacts 6-Month Data Center Moratorium (CityView) ↗ |
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