In effect
Moderate protection
Fairfax County Data Center Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Fairfax County, VA · ZOA (Data Centers, 2024-09-10) (2024-09-10)
Adds use-specific standards for data centers covering noise, building design, and proximity to residential uses; tightens permitted districts.
Technical detail
Adds use-specific standards for data centers covering noise, building design, and proximity to residential uses; tightens permitted districts. Citation: ZOA (Data Centers, 2024-09-10).
Who is protected: Fairfax County residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Data center developers seeking approvals in Fairfax County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Fairfax County, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2024-09-10 |
| Enacted | 2024-09-10 |
| Citation | ZOA (Data Centers, 2024-09-10) (2024-09-10) |
| Enforced by | Fairfax County government / planning |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Fairfax County Data Center Zoning Ordinance Amendment — source ↗ |
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