Fluvanna supervisors ask planning commission for clearer plan on Technology Zone and moratorium options

The Fluvanna County planning commission asked the Board of Supervisors to consider creating a Technology Zone district—similar in process to a prior Solar District—and to extend the moratorium on data‑center or related applications that expires in January so staff and community meetings could develop regulations.

Planning staff said creating a Technology Zone would require a board resolution both to extend the moratorium and to signal intent to amend the zoning code. Supervisors debated whether to form a citizen/technical committee like the solar panel committee, or instead let planning staff and the EDA lead the effort. Concerns raised included the risk that a pre-established overlay or district could limit the countyfuture flexibility if applications arrive, and the need to align any overlay with the comprehensive plan and transmission-infrastructure realities.

Several supervisors said they wanted the planning commission to return with more clarity about what it envisions (whether the scope is data centers only or broader 'technology' uses), the proposed committee makeup, and whether two planning-commission members would serve. The board directed staff to relay specific questions to the planning commission and to consider representation from the EDA; no moratorium extension or formal committee appointment occurred at the meeting.

Supervisors argued for a data-driven approach, asking planning staff to provide targeted information about likely siting, transmission-line locations, water impacts and other controllable factors (noise, light, traffic) before the board commits to a process.