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Colleton County council holds first reading of moratorium on data-center approvals after residents raise water-use concerns
Summary
After sustained public comment about groundwater and cooling-tower evaporation, Colleton County Council moved and carried a first-reading ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on consideration of data center land-use approvals; residents urged the pause while staff compiles additional technical information.
Colleton County Council on an unspecified May meeting day moved forward with the first reading of an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on consideration of special exceptions, initial-use approvals and other land-use approvals for data centers after multiple residents raised questions about water use and local impacts.
The moratorium was introduced by the chair and carried on the council's voice vote, with the chair stating the motion and members responding in favor. The ordinance is a first reading and does not finalize long-term policy; it pauses new approvals while staff and the council review data and next steps.
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