Data center applications on hold in Chesapeake

The Chesapeake City Council has voted to implement an eight-month moratorium on new data center applications within the city. The decision was made during a recent meeting where the council voted in favor of the temporary halt, which aims to provide city officials with dedicated time to establish clear conditions and determine appropriate locations for potential data center developments.

During this period, the council intends to conduct a series of public hearings. These hearings will allow city officials to gather feedback and input from citizens, ensuring that community perspectives are considered in the creation of new guidelines governing future data center projects in Chesapeake. The vote effectively pauses the consideration of any new data center proposals, at least for the next eight months.