South Carolina county to temporarily pause data center development
Chester County, South Carolina, has enacted a six-month moratorium on data center applications after a county council meeting approval. This pause will allow the county to research the impact of data centers and develop new zoning regulations. Officials plan to host workshops during this period to gather community input.
The Chester County Council in South Carolina approved a six-month moratorium on data center applications during a recent meeting. This decision aims to provide the county with an opportunity to further research the potential impacts of data centers and formulate new zoning regulations that would benefit the region's economic development.
According to Council Chair Pete Wilson, the temporary pause will allow officials to consult with experts and solicit feedback from residents. The county plans to host a series of workshops during the moratorium to discuss the environmental, community, and economic effects of data centers. Officials emphasized that this is not a permanent ban but rather a measure to ensure future considerations are made with a comprehensive understanding of community impact and to increase public engagement.
Further details regarding the dates and locations of these workshops are expected to be announced by the county.