Campbell County supervisors vote to require special use permits for data centers
News ClipWDBJ7·Campbell County, VA·12/1/2025
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors in Virginia has voted 5-2 to approve an emergency ordinance requiring any data center project to obtain a special use permit from the county, regardless of the zoning of the property. This will give the board more control over requirements like setbacks, noise, water usage, etc. The ordinance will last 60 days and the board will vote on whether to make it permanent following a public hearing in January.
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Gov: Campbell County Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County, Virginia Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 to require special use permits for any data center projects, regardless of the property's zoning. This emergency ordinance, proposed by Supervisor Matt Cline, will last 60 days and may be made permanent after a public hearing in January. Cline cited concerns over the impact of data centers on the county's infrastructure and residents, while some residents supported the economic benefits. The board's move comes as two data center proposals are currently being considered for the county.