City Council Business Meeting - 2026-05-11
Approves Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing, unanimous
What happened
Charlotte City Council held a business meeting on May 11, 2026, where they approved a 150-day moratorium on data center development pending further study of impacts and regulations.
- Jurisdiction
- Charlotte, NC
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 11, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Meeting Summary
Charlotte City Council held a business meeting on May 11, 2026, where they approved a 150-day moratorium on data center development pending further study of impacts and regulations.
Key Decisions (6)
Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing
I-77 South Resolution with Independent Analysis Amendment
Motion to Rescind I-77 P3 Approval
Zoning Changes (3)
Development Activity (5)
Powerhouse Data Center
Industrial
Morris Chapel Data Center
Industrial
Digital Realty Data Center
Industrial
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
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Commercial Demand
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Infrastructure
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