Board removes 'data processing facility' references from zoning ordinance
Following Planning Commission recommendations, the Smyth County Board voted July 9 to repeal references to 'data processing facility' from zoning sections; County Attorney warned the change removes an existing regulatory pathway for data centers unless new language is adopted.
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The Smyth County Board voted on July 9 to approve a Planning Commission recommendation to repeal references to "data processing facility" from multiple sections of the county zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission recorded votes recommending the repeal and tabled a separate text-amendment defining "Data Center" for further consideration.
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