New data center ordinance discussion in Chesapeake

News Clip0:24WAVY TV 10·Chesapeake, Chesapeake City County, VA·7/7/2026

The Chesapeake Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss a new proposed data center ordinance. These guidelines would allow data centers to be built in industrial-zoned areas near Fentress.

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Gov: Chesapeake Planning Commission

The Chesapeake Planning Commission is set to discuss a proposed new data center ordinance during its meeting. The proposed guidelines aim to allow data centers to be constructed in industrial-zoned areas, specifically near the Fentress locality. This discussion is scheduled to take place the following day.