Ordinance 26-1, approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 7, 2026, establishes a moratorium on data centers. The provided source does not state the moratorium's duration or detailed scope.

A proposed use not covered as a permitted use or special exception must be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission, followed by an ordinance amendment before a permit can be issued. Data centers are not identified as a permitted use or special exception in the provided zoning ordinance.

A building permit is required before excavating, erecting, constructing, reconstructing, enlarging, altering, or moving a building or structure, and before changing the use or occupancy of land or a building. The agricultural exemption does not apply unless the use qualifies as agricultural.

Building-permit applications must include duplicate plans and a scaled plot plan showing the lot, building location, size, height, existing and intended uses, occupancy information, and other information required for enforcement. Lot pins based on a registered land survey must be set before construction.

Permit fees are established by Board of Supervisors resolution. Failure to obtain a required permit may result in an additional penalty of three times the application fee, capped at $3,000.

A building permit becomes void if construction, alteration, or the change of use has not begun within six months. Construction or alteration must be completed within 18 months, unless the Zoning Administrator waives these limits because of special conditions.

The I-1 Industrial District permits broad industrial activities, including the production, processing, servicing, testing, repair, or storage of materials, goods, or products not otherwise listed. These activities must be at least 200 feet from an R-1 District and 50 feet from a B-1 District.

The I-1 Industrial District incorporates uses permitted in the B-1 Business District, including wholesale businesses, other business or service establishments, and public or accessory parking, subject to the ordinance’s applicable requirements.

I-1 structures may be up to 50 feet high or three stories, subject to a 60-foot front yard, side yards at least equal to the building height, and rear yards equal to the building height but not less than 20 feet.

Telecommunication towers in the A-1 Agricultural District may be approved as a conditional use up to 500 feet high; greater height may receive a special-exception permit, capped at 750 feet and requiring a showing that the additional height is necessary to serve county residents.

Telecommunication towers placed on existing structures are allowed in any zoning district when the tower does not exceed one-third of the existing structure’s height and the combined height does not exceed 200 feet.