Chesapeake Pauses Data Center Plans | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Chesapeake’s City Council has paused all new data center applications for at least eight months, halting permits and zoning changes until a formal policy is approved. They’re reviewing a Planning Commission proposal that includes noise limits and setback requirements, gathering community feedback, and studying how other cities handle these facilities. The pause follows last year’s rejection of a data center due to resident concerns over noise, environmental impact, and even calls for a buffer zone. While state law prevents outright bans, residents are pushing for stricter regulations like…