Summary
A briefing on a proposal to define data centers, remove them as by-right uses in business districts, and allow them only by conditional use permit in industrial districts, with a 1,000-foot residential buffer and detailed standards. A public hearing follows July 14.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
It could attract high-tech investments to town, though compliance costs for developers might shift.
Residential neighborhoods protected by buffer and noise standards.
Tech companies might face tougher hurdles or delays when trying to build here.
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Lynchburg City Council approves new rules for future data centers
Lynchburg City Council approves new rules for future data centers WSET
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
A briefing on a proposal to define data centers, remove them as by-right uses in business districts, and allow them only by conditional use permit in industrial districts, with a 1,000-foot residential buffer and detailed standards. A public hearing follows July 14.
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