Chesterfield County briefing includes proposal for 12-month moratorium on data centers

Mar 16, 2026

Codes Enforcement Director Derrick Outen presented a proposed ordinance to place a 12-month moratorium on new data centers while the county studies possible regulations; council listed the item for ordinance drafting and did not vote at the briefing.

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Derrick Outen, Chesterfield County codes enforcement director, presented a proposed ordinance that would establish a 12-month moratorium on new data centers in the county. The stated purpose of the moratorium is to provide the county time to study land-use and regulatory impacts before allowing further data center permits.

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