Sumter County approves new data center rules
Sumter County Council approved zoning regulations for data centers in unincorporated areas, addressing water and electricity use, noise, vibration and facility siting. The county's temporary moratorium on new data center permits remains in effect while a measure to rescind it awaits a third and final reading.
The Sumter County Council gave final approval to new zoning regulations governing data center development in unincorporated parts of Sumter County. The rules address the facilities' water and electricity consumption, as well as noise, vibration and where data centers may be built.
The council also approved a second reading of an ordinance intended to lift a temporary moratorium on new data center permits that was imposed in August. The moratorium remains active until the ordinance receives final approval on its third reading.