In effect
Moderate protection
Stafford County Data Center Zoning Ordinance + Comp Plan Amendment
Stafford County, VA · O25-29 / R25-208 (2025-10-21)
Requires 750-ft setback from residential property lines, 100-ft from commercial; mandates CUP; adds tree-preservation, noise, and buffer rules; grandfathers approvals on or before 2025-10-21.
Technical detail
Requires 750-ft setback from residential property lines, 100-ft from commercial; mandates CUP; adds tree-preservation, noise, and buffer rules; grandfathers approvals on or before 2025-10-21. Citation: O25-29 / R25-208.
Who is protected: Stafford County residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Data center developers seeking approvals in Stafford County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Stafford County, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2025-10-21 |
| Enacted | 2025-10-21 |
| Citation | O25-29 / R25-208 (2025-10-21) |
| Enforced by | Stafford County government / planning |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Stafford County Data Center Zoning Ordinance + Comp Plan Amendment — source ↗ |
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