Shenandoah County VA — 12-Month Moratorium on Data Center Applications
Shenandoah County, VA · Shenandoah BoS resolution 2026-03-24 (2026-03-24)
One-year pause on accepting and processing data-center rezoning, special-use, and site-plan applications while county drafts use-specific standards covering noise, water, and rural-character impacts.
Technical detail
One-year pause on accepting and processing data-center rezoning, special-use, and site-plan applications while county drafts use-specific standards covering noise, water, and rural-character impacts. Citation: Shenandoah BoS resolution 2026-03-24. Surfaced via the jurisdiction's CivicPlus / CivicClerk agenda or municipal website portal.
Who is protected: Shenandoah County residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Data center developers and operators seeking approvals in Shenandoah County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Shenandoah County, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-03-24 |
| Enacted | 2026-03-24 |
| Citation | Shenandoah BoS resolution 2026-03-24 (2026-03-24) |
| Enforced by | Shenandoah County government / planning / clerk's office |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Shenandoah County VA — 12-Month Moratorium on Data Center Applications — source ↗ |
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