Spotsylvania County Data Center Design Standards Ordinance
Spotsylvania County, VA · Ordinance 23-190 (2025-12-09)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- December 9, 2025
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking approvals in Spotsylvania County
- Enforced by
- Spotsylvania County government / planning
Adopts 300-ft buffer, 400-ft residential setback, 75-ft height cap, plus force-and-effect grandfather clause for previously approved rezonings.
Who is protected: Spotsylvania County residents and ratepayers
Legal detail
Adopts 300-ft buffer, 400-ft residential setback, 75-ft height cap, plus force-and-effect grandfather clause for previously approved rezonings. Citation: Ordinance 23-190.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Spotsylvania County, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | December 9, 2025 |
| Citation | Ordinance 23-190 (2025-12-09) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Spotsylvania County Data Center Design Standards Ordinance — source |
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