Franklin County adopts moratorium on new data center permits; board approves several resolutions The Franklin County Board of Supervisors on March 31 adopted Ordinance 2026A, imposing a temporary moratorium on new permit applications for data center projects in unincorporated areas, and approved multiple resolutions including assignment of a county-held tax certificate and the county's summer noxious-weed control order.

Franklin County has hit pause on new data center permits, giving officials time to assess the impact on local development.

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Commissioners approve publishing draft SALDO amendment to regulate data centers; 60-day public comment planned Planning staff presented a draft amendment to the county subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) setting standards for data centers — including height limits, noise limits, energy and screening requirements — and commissioners voted to publish the draft for public comment.

Franklin County is taking a bold step to regulate data centers with new standards on height, noise, and energy efficiency—are you ready for the changes?

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Franklin County hearing draws large public opposition to proposed data-center rules and rezonings Dozens of Franklin County residents urged commissioners to delay adoption of countywide data‑center regulations and three rezonings near Robertsville Road and Highway 100, citing noise, health, water and property‑value concerns; Shaw Nature Reserve’s attorney asked the commission to keep the record open and postpone action.

Franklin County residents voiced strong opposition to new data-center regulations, fearing noise, health risks, and declining property values in their community.

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