Commission split on data center ordinance: some call for pause, others call for protections
Commissioner Davis argued to table the data center ordinance pending more information from state regulators and recent litigation; others said a county ordinance creates necessary safeguards if data centers arrive.
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Commissioner Davis said he is concerned about making data centers a by‑right use in the county code and urged delaying action until more information is available from the General Assembly and utility regulators. "I don't see what the urgency is today... I'm just getting concerned that these things are by right," he said, adding worry about low‑frequency noise and vibration documented miles from some sites.
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