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Front Royal Bans Data Centers | Washington DC News
Front Royal just took a bold step toward banning data centers—its Planning Commission voted to approve new zoning rules that explicitly forbid them in any industrial zones, while carefully distinguishing them from other tech businesses. This follows the Town Council’s earlier rejection of a permit-based approach, pushing commissioners to craft a clear, loophole-closing definition based on physical and operational traits—not just company names. While some commissioners worry about legal battles and the “infection” effect of data centers reshaping the town, the amendment includes narrow…
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