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Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Durham County
Durham County commissioners voted 4-1 for a nine-month pause on new or bigger data centers in areas the county zones. It lines up with the City of Durham's pause, which also ends in May 2027.
Aug 24, 2026Source
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Durham
Durham first passed a 60-day pause on data centers on May 4, 2026, then extended it so it lasts until May 2027. It covers data centers, crypto mining and similar sites while the city writes rules. City rules cap a pause at 12 months.
June 15, 2026Source
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