Land Development Code
Coverage of Land Development Code in the Nexus archive.
- Town of Waxhaw to hold public meeting on 1-year data center moratorium
The Town of Waxhaw will hold a public meeting on August 11 to discuss a proposed one-year moratorium on data centers and related infrastructure. The moratorium aims to allow time for updating the town’s land development code to address potential data center projects, as officials seek to avoid unexpected developments. Mayor Robert Murray stated the town is not opposed to data centers outright but wants to ensure zoning regulations are prepared if a developer pursues a project.
- Waxhaw to hold public hearing on proposed yearlong data center freeze
Waxhaw, Union County, S.C., will hold a public hearing on August 11, 2026, to discuss a proposed 12-month moratorium on approving data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities. The pause aims to allow time for research and policy development, including updates to the town’s Land Development Code, to address infrastructure, environmental, and operational impacts. Similar moratoriums have been implemented in Charlotte and Chester County.
- Planning and Community Development unable to determine if Bu-ee's is a 'convenience store'
El Paso County requested an official determination on whether the proposed Buc-ee's qualifies as a 'convenience store' under its Land Development Code. The county's Planning and Community Development Director could not make the determination after reviewing materials, and it remains unclear if the proposed use meets the code's definition. An appeal can be filed within 30 days of the determination.