# Planning Board

**Body:** Town of Black Mountain — Planning Board
**Date:** March 23, 2026 6:00 PM EDT (2026-03-23T18:00:00-04:00)
**Location:** Town Hall,  160 Midland Avenue, Black Mountain, NC, 28711

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651

## Summary

The upcoming Planning Board meeting on March 23rd will primarily focus on proposed changes to Black Mountain's zoning regulations concerning data processing facilities, which could include cryptocurrency mining operations. The Board will be reviewing and discussing significant updates to how these facilities are defined, where they can operate, and the rules surrounding noise, security, and utility connections. A key decision will be whether the Planning Board recommends these proposed amendments to the Town Council for final approval.

These changes could significantly impact our community, particularly those living near potential facility locations. The proposed regulations address concerns like noise levels, distance from schools and places of worship, and procedures for dealing with abandoned facilities. Residents interested in understanding how these regulations might affect their neighborhoods are encouraged to review the detailed analysis and proposed amendments available on the town's website at www.townofblackmountain.org, or attend the meeting to participate in the discussion and hear the Board's deliberations.

The Planning Board’s recommendation will be a crucial step in shaping Black Mountain’s approach to this emerging industry, balancing potential economic benefits with the preservation of our community's quality of life.

## Agenda

- [1. CALL TO ORDER](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1071)
- [1.A. Welcome](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1072)
- [1.B. Determination of Quorum](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1073)
- [2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1074)
- [2.A. Motion: To adopt the agenda as presented [or as amended]](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1075)
- [3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1076)
- [3.A. Motion: No minutes to adopt at this time.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1077)
- [4. OLD BUSINESS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1078)
- [5. NEW BUSINESS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1079)
- [5.A. Proposed Text Amendments - Data Processing Facilities](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1080)
- [6. COMMUNICATION FROM PLANNING BOARD](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1081)
- [7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1082)
- [8. ADJOURNMENT](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651/item/1083)

## Documents

- [agenda_2026-03-23.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651?document=5324)
- [agenda_packet_2026-03-23.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2651?document=5325)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://blackmountainnc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/819)