Colleton County Council approves first reading of moratorium on data center approvals after public concerns
May 4, 2026
Colleton County Council on May 4 approved the first reading of an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on data‑center land‑use approvals after several residents voiced concerns. The vote was unanimous; the moratorium is a procedural pause pending further review and legal consultation.
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Colleton County Council approved the first reading of an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on the consideration and issuance of special exceptions, conditional‑use approvals and other land‑use or development approvals for data centers during its May 4, 2026 meeting.
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