Sumter County Council passes data center ordinance meant to address public concerns

Sumter County Council passes data center ordinance meant to address public concerns

News ClipThe Item·Sumter County, SC·11/3/2026

The Sumter County Council passed the third reading of an ordinance establishing standards for data center development in Sumter County. The measure is intended to address public concerns surrounding future data center projects.

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The Sumter County Council approved the third reading of an ordinance that would establish standards for data center development in Sumter County, South Carolina. The action occurred during the council's regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 27.

The ordinance is intended to address public concerns about the development of data centers, although the available article excerpt does not provide details about the specific standards or implementation requirements.