Roanoke City sets rules for data centers before developers come knocking

Roanoke City sets rules for data centers before developers come knocking

News ClipWSLS·Roanoke, Roanoke City County, VA·7/9/2026

Roanoke City has passed a new data center ordinance, preemptively establishing rules for development. This regulatory action aims to manage future data center projects before specific proposals are brought forward, in response to growing regional concerns.

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Roanoke City passes data center ordinance amid growing regional concerns