Chesapeake City Council approves 8-month hold on data center applications

News ClipVPM·Chesapeake, Chesapeake City County, VA·7/22/2026

The Chesapeake City Council has approved an eight-month moratorium on new data center applications. This decision places a temporary halt on development in the city. The action reflects a governmental move to control or review data center expansion.

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Gov: Chesapeake City Council
Chesapeake City Council approves 8-month hold on data center applications  VPM