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.
City of Southport
Neutral Data Center Policies
Brunswick County allows data centers by right in its I-G industrial district, easing approval there; they are not shown as permitted in other districts, and ordinary development rules still apply.
Rating and summary from Brunswick County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Southport.
current law · City of SouthportThis ordinance establishes a temporary moratorium on new data-center development approvals within the City of Southport while officials prepare permanent development standards.Southport Ordinance Establishing a 15-Month Moratorium on Data Center Development Approvals
Timing
The August 13, 2026 agenda includes a moratorium request for data centers, but the sources do not specify whether it was adopted or when it would expire.
People behind it
- Tori Deviney
City Clerk identified as responsible for the Golf Cart Ordinance Update and the 1501 N Howe Street annexation public hearing.
- Maureen Meehan
Planning Services Director identified as responsible for the 1501 N Howe Street annexation rezoning, 140 Sandy Lane rezoning, and moratorium request for data centers.
Sources
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