Smyth County, Virginia

“…Industrial – 3-5.2 (hh) Data Center Commercial – 3-4.2 (oo) Data Center Agricultural – 3-1.2 (bbb) Data Center Agricultural/Rural – 3-2.2 (iii) Data Center Section 4-19.”

“c. Planning Commission Recommendation – proposed Data Center Ordinance Amendments – For your review and information, enclosed (Att.”

“…County Administrator – Development Clegg Williams summarized the Joint Ordinance committee report highlighting the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for Data Centers regarding the definition, setbacks…”

“The portion of the site occupied by the facility and associated infrastructure. Data Center Draft for 8-20-26 Ordinance Committee 43”

“…for a decommissioning plan and bonding requirements but to allow the Zoning Administrator to determine which assets may remain on the property following decommissioning. The Committee also discussed reviewing and…”

“…0 nays 1 absent Campbell 8/27/2026 8:10 PM Text Amendment – Definition Data Centers: Mr. Dean made a motion to recommend the Board approve the definition of Data Centers as presented, pending review and approval from…”

“Vote: 4 yeas Buchanan Jr., Davidson Jr., Dean, & Wagoner 1 nay Meadows 1abstain Shepherd 1 absent Campbell 8/27/2026 8:04 PM Text Amendment – Section 4-19. Data Centers (b)(12) Rooftop Equipment: (A) Mr. Buchanan Jr.”

“Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment – Data Centers Assistant County Administrator – Development Clegg Williams advised attendees that Planning Commissioner David Buchanan was in attendance as a citizen and would…”

“…Industrial – 3-5.2 (hh) Data Center Commercial – 3-4.2 (oo) Data Center Agricultural – 3-1.2 (bbb) Data Center Agricultural/Rural – 3-2.2 (iii) Data Center Section 4-19.”