Lancaster County considers moratorium on places of worship, other gathering places

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) – Lancaster County leaders are considering a temporary pause on certain gathering places, including places of worship, and major expansions of existing facilities.

The proposal comes as the South Carolina county updates its zoning rules. Officials are taking a closer look at traffic, parking and how new developments affect nearby neighborhoods as the county continues to grow.

Lancaster County says traffic and safety are just a couple of the reasons why it wants to consider rules for local gathering places. As the county expands, county leaders are looking at whether rules guiding that growth are keeping up…

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