A look at Smyth board's OK of data center zoning regs
Smyth County's Board of Supervisors has adopted new zoning regulations specifically for data centers. These regulations were put in place to give county leaders more control over future data center developments. Board Chair Charlie Atkins stated the move was to prevent a scenario where data centers could be built with little oversight.
The Smyth County Board of Supervisors recently adopted new zoning regulations aimed at specifically governing data center developments within the county. According to Board of Supervisors Chair Charlie Atkins, the decision was driven by a concern that without such regulations, the county would have little protection or control if a data center were to establish operations.
The new regulations, which were adopted last Thursday evening, are intended to provide county leaders with a framework to oversee and manage the development of data centers. Assistant County Administrator Clegg Williams was present during discussions where a citizen raised questions about the board's actions. The county's proactive approach seeks to establish parameters for this type of industrial growth.