Data centers would be allowed only in industrial-zoned areas and prohibited in unzoned portions of the unincorporated county. Industrial-zoned areas only

A data center could not be within 1,000 feet of a single-family or multifamily residence. The distance is measured from the edge of a building, substation, drive, street, parking lot, structure, or other improvement to the nearest property line. within 1000 feet

Data centers and campuses would need a 20-foot-wide landscaped buffer around the development. If the site abuts a publicly accessible right-of-way or non-industrial property, at least one canopy tree must be planted for every 30 feet of property frontage. These improvements may be placed within the specified 100-foot transitional buffer where applicable. 20-foot-wide landscaped buffer

Where visible from a publicly accessible road or right-of-way, Medium, Major, and Campus data centers would need ground-level front-façade fenestration covering at least 30% of the façade width. Decorative or architecturally glazed windows and non-advertising murals may count after the first 10%. Side and rear façades would need decorative or architecturally glazed windows across at least 10% of their width. thirty (30) percent

Building façades could not use aluminum siding, corrugated steel, vinyl siding, plywood, pressed wood products, synthetic stucco, or unfinished concrete block. Data centers would also need unified landscape and architectural elements. shall not be utilized

Substations, electrical yards, mechanical yards, and other exposed equipment could not be placed between a building and a publicly accessible road or right-of-way, and must be screened from adjacent accessible streets, private streets, trails, or parks. Cooling, ventilation, and other external operating equipment also could not be placed between a building and a publicly accessible right-of-way, except on rooftops. shall not be located between the building

Non-street and non-pedestrian lighting would need Dark Sky design, could not spill onto surrounding properties or streets, and all lights and poles would need a permanent black finish. no spillover

All cooling and ventilation equipment within the property boundaries would have to use a closed-loop system, which the draft defines as not using evaporative cooling. shall operate on a closed-loop system

Associated substations would need to be at least 50 feet from a public right-of-way, screened from adjoining property or a publicly accessible street by a wall at least 8 feet tall, and not used to store vehicles or service equipment. at least fifty (50) feet

On-site generators would need to meet at least EPA Tier 4 emission standards. Testing could not exceed 10 hours per month and could occur only from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; generators would also need sound attenuation. Apart from testing or commissioning, generator use would be limited to backup or emergencies. at least Tier 4 emission standards

An application would need a letter from the relevant utility provider confirming preliminary coordination and technical feasibility of service, subject to final engineering review. letter of intent

An application would need a noise impact assessment at a distance of 500 feet from the development. It must define the assessment’s scope and measure pre-operation ambient noise, and provide acoustic mitigation strategies if proposed operating noise exceeds 60 dB at any time of day or night. assessed at a distance of 500 feet

An application would need a water consumption and sustainability plan stating total water needs, including cooling, and measures to reduce or mitigate use; it must demonstrate that water use would not significantly strain the county’s supply. Water Consumption and Sustainability Plan

An application would need an energy consumption and sustainability plan stating estimated pre-construction energy load and daily operating load, peak demand and mitigation for strain on local infrastructure, proposed measures to minimize new transmission lines, and the designated power provider. It must also address on-site sustainable water or power generation, with renewable sources offsetting at least 10% of total power or water usage. offset at least 10%

An application would need a transmission line impact assessment identifying required new or upgraded lines and potential impacts on public land, including tree removal from county-owned land and rights-of-way. It must state the planned substation location and show screening; if potentially visible to the public, screening must include a decorative brick wall at least 8 feet tall. Transmission Line Impact Assessment

Before final county approval, applicants would have to submit all stormwater and environmental approvals from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services to the Planning Director. Before final approval

The Planning Department could request additional information, which would have to be submitted before an application is considered complete. before the application is deemed complete

Owners or operators would have to submit an annual compliance report to the Planning Director by January 1, detailing changes to and continuation of application assessments and demonstrating compliance with application requirements and zoning conditions. no later than the first of January

The applicant or property owner would bear the burden of demonstrating compliance with supplemental requirements and zoning conditions. burden of showing compliance

If data infrastructure is not sold or transferred, the application would need a plan to recycle all on-site electronic infrastructure through certified recyclers following the R2 and/or e-Stewards standards; the approved plan must be provided to the Planning Director for county records. certified recyclers

When a data or crypto mining center is decommissioned, documented approvals from all applicable regulatory authorities would have to be provided to the Planning Director for review and county records. Upon the decommissioning

The draft would allow data centers, including campuses, in ID (Industrial) zones, subject to its conditions; it would prohibit them in un-zoned portions of the unincorporated county. Allow data centers in ID (Industrial) zoned areas