The Henry County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider a proposed zoning ordinance addressing data centers at its meeting on September 22, 2026, according to the published agenda for the Martinsville, Virginia governing body.
The agenda item follows a public hearing held at the Board’s July 28, 2026 meeting on proposed zoning amendments related to data center development, according to remarks by County Attorney George Lyle referenced in the agenda record. The same meeting agenda also includes an update from the Virginia Department of Transportation on general highway matters, according to the published agenda.
The zoning ordinance matters to residents because it would establish or revise the county’s rules governing where and how data centers may be developed within Henry County, according to the agenda description.
- Meeting date: September 22, 2026
- Location: Martinsville, Virginia
- Agenda item: Proposed Zoning Ordinance regarding Data Centers
- Background: Public hearing on related zoning amendments held July 28, 2026, per remarks by County Attorney George Lyle
- Separate agenda item: VDOT update on general highway matters
According to the published agenda, the Board of Supervisors is scheduled to take up the data center zoning ordinance item during the September 22 meeting. The full agenda, including any supporting documents, is available through the Henry County government’s online Agenda Center.
Residents seeking to engage with this process can attend the September 22, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting in Martinsville. Details on meeting time, location, and any public comment procedures are listed in the official agenda posted by Henry County.
Official source: the published record