Rezoning Restrictions Approved for Future Data Centers in Smyth County

Rezoning restrictions approved for future data centers in Smyth County

SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Thursday night, the Smith County Planning Commission considered an amendment that would place rezoning restrictions on potential data centers in the county. The discussion has been taking place for months, but after several conversations and changes to the amendment, the planning commission approved the restrictions. "It is further the intent [...]

Smyth County looks to place restrictions on potential data centers

Thursday night, the Smith County Planning Commission considered an amendment that would place rezoning restrictions on potential data centers in the county, eventually approving the restrictions. Clegg Williams, Smyth County’s assistant county administrator, said the intent is to ensure data center facilities are developed as low-intensity, campus-style developments that preserve substantial open space, protect the county’s rural character, mini…