Shenandoah County VA
Shenandoah County VA — 12-Month Moratorium on Data Center Applications
Shenandoah County, VA · Shenandoah BoS resolution 2026-03-24 (2026-03-24)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- March 24, 2027
- Applies to
- Data center developers and operators seeking approvals in Shenandoah County
- Enforced by
- Shenandoah County government / planning / clerk's office
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.
Who is protected: Shenandoah County residents and ratepayers
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Shenandoah County, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | March 24, 2026 |
| Citation | Shenandoah BoS resolution 2026-03-24 (2026-03-24) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Shenandoah County VA — 12-Month Moratorium on Data Center Applications — source |
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