The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Charlottesville city
Neutral Data Center Policies
Charlottesville limits data-center floor area to half a building and requires a facade setback in CX, NX, and DX districts. These rules do not establish a citywide ban.
current law · County measureCharlottesville's Development Code was adopted on December 18, 2023, and became effective on February 19, 2024.Charlottesville Development Code §§ 3.3.5.B.2 and 3.4.5.A.2 (2024)
What this means
Modest data-center-specific constraints in CX, NX and DX districts: 50% floor-area cap and facade setback. No citywide prohibition is inferred from the mixed-use standard.
People behind it
- Administrator
Designated to administer and enforce the Development Code and may issue correction orders for data center zoning violations.
- City of Charlottesville
Required by the settlement agreement to conduct the traffic impact study and submit it to VDOT.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
In CX, NX and DX districts, a data center must not exceed 50% of the floor area on a lot.
In those districts, the center must not be located within 30 feet of the primary street or side street building facade.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
Recognizes data centers as a defined use, including air handlers, power generators, water cooling and storage facilities, utility substations. This is use recognition, not a separate financial incentive.
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