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Richmond council adopts 12-month moratorium on data centers
Summary
The Richmond City Council on Feb. 16 adopted Resolution 2026-4 imposing a 12-month moratorium on new data-processing and computer centers while staff reviews zoning and best practices. The measure passed after council discussed local acreage limits and possible smaller colocation facilities.
The Richmond City Council voted Feb. 16 to adopt Resolution 2026-4, imposing a 12-month moratorium on the establishment, erection, construction and installation of data-processing and computer centers within city limits.
City management told the council the city’s zoning ordinance (last major update in 2005) does not specifically define modern data centers and lacks tailored standards for setbacks, landscaping…
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