Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Holding Public Hearing on Data Center Ordinance Monday, Considering Moratorium
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed data center ordinance and consider a moratorium on data center developments. The ordinance has been under review since June and includes additions based on community feedback regarding cryptocurrency mining and power limitations. The board will take formal action the day after the hearing.
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Monday, where they will discuss a proposed data center ordinance. This ordinance, which has been under review since June and saw work sessions in July, aims to establish regulations for data center developments in the county, including provisions related to cryptocurrency mining and power consumption, based on community feedback. Currently, Jefferson County lacks specific ordinances prohibiting or regulating data center construction.
In addition to the ordinance, the Supervisors will also consider enacting a moratorium on data center developments within the county, with the specific timeframe for this proposed pause still under debate. This consideration follows a similar move by nearby Louisa County, which enacted an 18-month data center moratorium in July. The public hearing will take place at 6 p.m. in the Jefferson County Courthouse, with the Board reconvening on Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. to take any formal action.