Keep Data Centers Away from Homes!
Map of M-1 Light Industrial Areas where Data Centers are allowed
By Right!
No public meetings or BOS approval needed.
Here’s what you need to know:
What is a Zoning Ordinance?
Zoning Ordinances is one of the implementation tools that guides growth and development decisions in Goochland County,
What is a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA)?
A formal process that amends specific sections of Goochland County Zoning Ordinance
Why is a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) needed?
Currently Data Centers are By-Right in ARTICLE 18- INDUSTRIAL, LIMITED, M-1
Currently are many large parcels of land zoned M-1 throughout Goochland County, from east to west. (see attached Map)
However currently there are no Use Standards for DATA Centers in Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinances
Only the Board of Supervisors can initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment process
How can a citizen help?
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Communicate with the Board of Supervisors about the need for specific Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA).
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Ask that data centers be zoned M-2 “Heavy Industrial”.
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Share your concerns over Data Centers being By-Right in M-1 zoning district.
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Share your concerns that there are NO Use Standards for Data Centers.
Goochland County Board of Supervisors
Jonathan Christy (District 1)
Neil Spoonhower (District 2)
Tom Winfree (District 3)
Charlie Vaughters (District 4)
Jonathan Lyle (District 5)
Lisa K. Beczkiewicz
ZOA (Zoning Ordinance Amendments)