Johnson City Commission approves moratorium on data centers

Island County commissioners delays changes to building moratorium

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Johnson City Commission approves moratorium on data centers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Commission passed a resolution Thursday night that effectively implements a one-year moratorium on new data centers, including bitcoin mines. The moratorium applies to any land use applications and building permits for new construction in the I-2 (heavy industrial) zoning district. A text amendment was passed afterward that limits data centers to the I-2 district. 13 ETSU students from countries…

Johnson City Commission passes moratorium targeting data centers

The Johnson City Commission delivered a victory to some city residents Thursday by putting in place a yearlong moratorium amid concerns over a potential Bitcoin mining facility.

One year moratorium in Johnson City for data centers - SuperTalk 92.9

The Johnson City Commission passed a resolution Thursday night that will implements a one-year moratorium...