Colleton County, SC — Ordinance imposing a moratorium on land use and development approvals for data centers
Colleton County, SC · Ordinance imposing a moratorium on land use and development approvals for data centers
Colleton County Council voted unanimously on first reading to approve a six-month moratorium on special exceptions, conditional use and other land use approvals for data centers while it updates its Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code.
Technical detail
Colleton County Council voted unanimously on first reading to approve a six-month moratorium on special exceptions, conditional use and other land use approvals for data centers while it updates its Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Colleton County, SC |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Citation | Ordinance imposing a moratorium on land use and development approvals for data centers |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | South Carolina county passes first reading on data center moratorium - AOL ↗ |
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