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.
Perquimans County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Perquimans County has enacted a six-month pause on new data-center applications, delaying proposed construction or expansion while rules are reviewed; already approved facilities do not appear to be restricted.
Rating from North Carolina statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Perquimans County.
Specific to Perquimans County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasPerquimans County commissioners approved a six-month freeze on new data-center applications after a public hearing.Perquimans County Temporary Moratorium on Development Approvals for Data Centers and Related High-Impact Facilities
What this means
The measure would pause new data-center applications in Perquimans County for six months, delaying construction or expansion while the county reviews its rules (six-month freeze on new applications). It does not appear to restrict the operation of already approved facilities, but a moratorium of this duration is a substantial temporary barrier.
Timing
Reported adopted duration is six months. Exact legal expiration date is unverified without signed adopted text; do not substitute the earlier one-year draft.
People behind it
- Brandon Shoaf
County Manager; explains planning purpose.
- Wallace Nelson
Board Chairman; discusses prior-approval exemption.
- Selina Reyos-Hill
Planning technician associated with originating the moratorium idea.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
Freezes new data-center applications for six months.
Quoted ordinance pauses accepting and processing new applications; full final approval categories remain unverified.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
Exempts facilities receiving any valid development approval before enactment; officials report none are grandfathered in.
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