Town of Warrenton VA Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Data Centers Removed from Industrial Use
Warrenton, VA · Town zoning ordinance amendment 2025-07-08 fully removes data-center use category from town industrial districts
On July 8, 2025, the Warrenton Town Council amended its zoning ordinance to remove data centers as a permissible use in industrial zoning districts within town limits. Warrenton is the county seat of Fauquier County and the action is parallel to Fauquier County's 2024 Vint Hill PCID restrictions on data centers above 50,000 sq ft.
Technical detail
Town zoning ordinance amendment 2025-07-08 fully removes data-center use category from town industrial districts.
Who is protected: Warrenton, VA residents
Who must comply: Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Warrenton, VA
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Warrenton, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Stronger protection |
| Effective date | 2025-07-08 |
| Enacted | 2025-07-08 |
| Citation | Town zoning ordinance amendment 2025-07-08 fully removes data-center use category from town industrial districts |
| Enforced by | Warrenton, VA government |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Warrenton Town Council pushes back against data centers, amends zoning ordinance (Fauquier Now) ↗ |
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- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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