The Kershaw County Council will meet this Tuesday to address several key zoning and land development matters, including the second readings of a temporary moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations. Council will also hold a public hearing and final vote on an industrial park boundary expansion for "Project Gemstone," and hear a formal presentation from the Sheriff regarding the use of Flock Safety cameras. These items represent ongoing efforts by the Council to balance local infrastructure capacity with economic development and public safety.
On the agenda
This is the second reading of an ordinance to establish a 12-month temporary moratorium on new zoning and construction approvals for data centers and crypto mining operations. This measure aims to provide the county time to study infrastructure impacts, such as water and energy consumption, and to draft new land-use regulations.
This is the third and final reading of an ordinance to amend the joint industrial park agreement between Kershaw and Fairfield Counties. The amendment would expand the park boundaries to include property associated with "Project Gemstone," a significant local economic development initiative.
This is the second reading of an ordinance regarding a private hangar contract at Woodward Field. The agreement establishes rates and terms for private hangar owners to retain title to their structures until 2036, provided they meet specific investment and job-retention criteria established by previous Council ordinances.
This is the second reading of a zoning amendment to allow for off-premise directional signs leading to hospitals and medical facilities. This ordinance intends to improve public access to healthcare locations while specifically prohibiting the use of these signs for commercial advertising.
Council will hold second readings for two zoning updates: one requiring new subdivision plats to note their status regarding "Larger Common Plan" stormwater permits, and another clarifying fire hydrant installation requirements for major and minor residential subdivisions.
Several items on this agenda directly follow actions taken at the August 25, 2026, meeting. The data center moratorium, the directional signage amendment, the subdivision plat note requirement, and the fire hydrant requirements all passed their first readings unanimously during that session. Additionally, the Sheriff's presentation on Flock Safety cameras was a subject of discussion at the August 25 meeting, where Councilman Tomlinson noted that the Sheriff would provide a formal report at this upcoming session to address public concerns regarding privacy and data usage.
The meeting will take place at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in the Council Chambers at the Kershaw County Government Center, located at 515 Walnut Street, Camden. Residents are invited to attend in person and may speak during the public comment period. The meeting will also be broadcast live on the county's YouTube channel.