Stafford County Data Center Zoning Ordinance + Comp Plan Amendment
Stafford County, VA · O25-29 / R25-208 (2025-10-21)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- October 21, 2025
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking approvals in Stafford County
- Enforced by
- Stafford County government / planning
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.
Who is protected: Stafford County residents and ratepayers
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Stafford County, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | October 21, 2025 |
| Citation | O25-29 / R25-208 (2025-10-21) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Stafford County Data Center Zoning Ordinance + Comp Plan Amendment — source |
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