Henry County Holds Hearing on Proposed Data Center Zoning Regulations

Henry County Holds Hearing on Proposed Data Center Zoning Regulations

News ClipMartinsville Bulletin·Martinsville, Henry County, VA·8/5/2026

Henry County, Virginia, held a public hearing to discuss new zoning amendments aimed at regulating data centers. The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) recommended revisions to the Board of Supervisors to strengthen protections for natural resources.

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Gov: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Henry County Board of Supervisors

Henry County, Virginia, recently hosted a packed public hearing regarding a range of proposed zoning amendments, specifically those designed to regulate data centers. The meeting saw significant public attendance, indicating strong local interest in the issue.

During the hearing, representatives from the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) addressed the Henry County Board of Supervisors. The DRBA presented recommendations for revisions to the proposed amendments, emphasizing the need to bolster protections for natural resources within the Dan River Basin amidst potential data center development.