Orangeburg County enacts moratorium on new data centers
Orangeburg County Council approved a moratorium on new data center development after a public hearing where residents expressed opposition. This pause will allow county leaders to study the industry and establish new rules.
Orangeburg County Council recently approved a moratorium on new data center developments, halting the acceptance and action on new applications. This decision followed a public hearing where residents voiced their opposition to the idea. One unnamed developer specifically requested that the council consider an exception for their proposed project.
County leaders stated that the purpose of this pause is to provide them with time to thoroughly study data centers and determine appropriate regulations and rules for future developments.