Cumberland County NC Six-Month Data Center Moratorium
Cumberland County, NC · Six-month moratorium adopted 2026-06-15 by 7-0 vote
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- December 15, 2026
- Applies to
- Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Cumberland County, NC
- Enforced by
- Cumberland County, NC government
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.
Who is protected: Cumberland County, NC residents
Legal detail
Six-month moratorium adopted 2026-06-15 by 7-0 vote. Scope: unincorporated Cumberland County. Expires 2026-12-15. Companion ordinance drafting underway.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Cumberland County, NC |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Stronger |
| Enacted | June 15, 2026 |
| Citation | Six-month moratorium adopted 2026-06-15 by 7-0 vote |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Cumberland County Enacts 6-Month Data Center Moratorium (CityView) |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- Superior WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Dane County WI Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
See something wrong or out of date? Submit a correction. Every entry must carry a verifiable source.