The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Town of Farmville
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Anti-Data Center Policies
Farmville enacted a 12-month pause on approving data centers while it reviews its rules, delaying new projects; it does not rule them out afterward or say existing facilities must stop operating.
Rating from Pitt County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Town of Farmville.
current law · Town of FarmvilleFarmville commissioners unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers at the August 3, 2026 meeting following a public hearing.Town of Farmville Data Center Moratorium Ordinance
What this means
The 12-month pause on approving data centers would substantially delay new projects while Farmville reviews its rules, so development would be harder during that period (12-month moratorium). It does not rule out data centers afterward, and the sources do not say it would stop existing facilities from operating (does not rule out the possibility).
Timing
Reported duration is 12 months. Effective and expiration clauses have not been obtained; no exact sunset is inferred. Possible extension beyond 12 months is an official's stated possibility, not a verified adopted extension.
People behind it
- Alex Joyner
Farmville mayor, explains study purpose.
- Justin Oakes
Town Manager, describes proactive measure.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
12-month pause on approving new data-center projects, with exact application and exemption language unverified.
Sources
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