James City County, Virginia

“Risinger noted that staff had included solar energy facilities that generated less than one megawatt as a specially permitted use within the mentioned districts and would also include solar energy facilities regardless…”

“On a voice vote, the vote to recommend approval of Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Data Center Siting: Site Assessment to the Planning Commission.”

“…to Section 19-18 of the James City County Code (the “Code”), Cardinal Energy Storage East, LLC (“Applicant”) is requesting an exception (the “Exception”) to allow for the subdivision and redevelopment of James City…”

“…businesses Recreation;may purchase it and develop their proposed battery energy storage Mixed Usefacility. The development of that site will be considered under a Federal, State, orseparate Special Use Permit (SUP)…”

“lar Energy Facilities and Accessory Battery Energy Storage Facilities September 10, 2026 Page 3 Proposed Special Regulations In the A-1, LB, B-1, M-1, M-2, RT, PUD-C, and EO Zoning Districts, staff proposes 12…”

“Because of the structure of the Zoning Ordinance, inclusion of the proposed solar energy facility use within the bill-required zoning districts without inclusion in the other zoning districts would automatically…”

“l (HB) 711, related to new criteria for solar energy facilities, and HB 891, related to allowing by-right battery energy storage on any parcel with an approved Special Use Permit (SUP) for a solar energy facility.”

“This Ordinance amendment proposes new language to comply with House Bill (HB) 153, related to new criteria for the siting of data centers (also known as high energy use facilities, or “HEUF”).”