Accomack staff introduces draft zoning rules for battery energy storage systems

Nov 12, 2025

County staff introduced draft amendments to Accomack County Code chapter 106 to regulate battery energy storage systems, proposing to confine them to industrial zones, require conditional-use review, a decommissioning bond and safety plans reviewed by public safety. No vote was taken.

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Accomack County staff on Tuesday introduced draft zoning amendments to regulate battery energy storage systems, proposing to limit such facilities to the industrial zoning district and require conditional-use review.

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