Proposed Data Center Regulations and Potential Moratorium
Summary
McMillan laid out a model moratorium work plan citing a 300-megawatt data center pre-application on Custer Avenue and limited water, sewer and power capacity. It was received as information; drafting comes next, and most public forum speakers demanded an actual moratorium.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; focus on whether utility upgrades and PWC rate policy would shift costs to households.
Residents near the proposed Custer Avenue site and ratepayers concerned about footing infrastructure upgrade costs.
Data center developers and proponents of immediate economic development face delayed approvals if a moratorium is adopted.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council Work Session — November 2, 2026
McMillan laid out a model moratorium work plan citing a 300-megawatt data center pre-application on Custer Avenue and limited water, sewer and power capacity. It was received as information; drafting comes next, and most public forum speakers demanded an actual moratorium.
Fayetteville May Get a Data Center Moratorium After All
About two-dozen people, many with signs, opposed data centers and supported a moratorium during the Fayetteville City Council meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.cityviewnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/042726...
City Council Work Session — May 4, 2026
Numerous residents urged the council during public comment to enact a formal one-year moratorium on data center development, citing severe threats to municipal water supplies, high electrical demand, and chemical pollution.
City Council (Regular) — April 27, 2026
City Council established a 120-day study period and pause on data center applications to examine environmental, noise, and energy impacts.
Fayetteville divided as data center debate intensifies
Fayetteville divided as data center debate intensifies ABC11 News
City Council (Regular) — April 13, 2026
The city is grappling with how to regulate data storage facilities as interest grows. While staff proposed new zoning definitions, buffering, and noise controls, the Council voted to explore a temporary moratorium to allow for deeper study of environmental, water, and electrical impacts.
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