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VA SB1045

VA SB1045
Siting of data centers; property classified for industrial use.


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Introduced
01/07/2025
In Committee
01/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/22/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Siting of data centers; property classified for industrial use. Requires that any local government land use application for the siting of a data center shall only be approved if such application is for a data center located on property classified by local ordinance for industrial use. The bill applies only to such applications submitted on or after July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill requires local governments to only approve land use applications for data centers if the proposed site is located on property that has been specifically classified as industrial by local ordinance. A data center, as defined in the bill, refers to the definition provided in another section of Virginia Code (§ 58.1-3506). The bill's provisions will only apply to land use applications submitted on or after July 1, 2025, which means local governments will have time to prepare and potentially adjust their zoning classifications. By mandating that data centers can only be sited on industrially zoned land, the bill aims to ensure that these large-scale technology facilities are developed in areas already designated for industrial purposes, potentially minimizing disruption to residential or other non-industrial areas and maintaining consistent land use planning.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Failed to report (defeated) in Local Government (5-Y 10-N) (on 01/27/2025)

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