Board votes on emergency ordinance to require data centers to apply for special use permit

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 to adopt an emergency ordinance requiring data center developers to apply for a special use permit. This gives the board more oversight and allows public input through hearings. Two data centers may be grandfathered in, as their applications were submitted before the vote. Some residents expressed concerns about the lack of community input, while others said the county needs to better regulate data center development. The board plans to hold a public hearing and final vote on the ordinance in January 2026.