Data Centers & Crypto Mining in Onslow County, NC (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Onslow County, North Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Onslow County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Data Center Zoning & Siting

Onslow County's Permitted Use Table allows a data center by right in four zoning districts: O-I, HB, L-IN, and H-IN. It is not permitted in any residential district, CON, RA, or CB, and the code carries no additional required standards specific to the use.

Onslow County Data Center Zoning Districts

Some Restrictions

Onslow County Code of Ordinances § 2.2 (Definitions - "Data Center")

Data Center: A facility that centralizes information technology operations and equipment for the storage, management, and/or dissemination of electronic data.

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