Data center and crypto-mining restrictions
Summary
A resident proposed strengthening the county's high-impact development ordinance — adding farm protections, noise limits, public hearings, and transparency rules around data center non-disclosure agreements.
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Last discussed Feb 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents near potential data center or crypto-mining sites and neighboring farms.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Clyde enacts moratorium as broader data center fight builds
Clyde enacts moratorium as broader data center fight builds - Smoky Mountain News
Clyde residents push for moratorium on data centers, crypto mining
Clyde residents push for moratorium on data centers, crypto mining WLOS
Amid the possibility of a new data center, Clyde residents urge town leaders to act now
Amid the possibility of a new data center, Clyde residents urge town leaders to act now WLOS
Board of Commissioners Regular Evening - Feb 16, 2026
A resident proposed strengthening the county's high-impact development ordinance — adding farm protections, noise limits, public hearings, and transparency rules around data center non-disclosure agreements.
Town of Canton is the latest to consider banning crypto mining, data centers
Town of Canton is the latest to consider banning crypto mining, data centers Blue Ridge Public Radio
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