Rockbridge County officials are scheduled to hold a public hearing on Nov. 10, 2026, to consider amendments to the county’s zoning code that would add a new definition for “Data Centers” and update the existing definition of “Public Utility Service, Major,” according to the published agenda.
The hearing is listed on the agenda for the county’s Nov. 10, 2026 meeting at 150 South Main Street, Lexington, Virginia. According to the agenda, the item falls under “(Specific Definitions) of the Code to update the definition of ‘Public Utility Service, Major’ and add a definition of ‘Data Centers.'”
For residents, the matter is significant because zoning definitions determine how land uses are classified and regulated under county code. According to the agenda, this specific item addresses how data centers would be legally defined and how that definition would interact with the existing “Major Public Utility Service” classification, which governs certain large-scale infrastructure uses in the county.
- Meeting date: Nov. 10, 2026
- Location: County of Rockbridge, Virginia, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, Virginia 24450
- Agenda item: Zoning text amendment to update “Public Utility Service, Major” definition and add a “Data Centers” definition
- Format: Public Hearing, with participation options listed in the agenda
According to the agenda, the item is scheduled to be taken up as a public hearing during the Nov. 10 meeting, where the proposed zoning text amendment is scheduled to be considered. The published agenda does not specify an outcome or further procedural steps beyond the hearing itself.
Residents seeking to engage with this item can attend the Nov. 10, 2026 meeting in person at 150 South Main Street, Lexington, Virginia, or use the participation options referenced in the published agenda. The full agenda, including participation details, is available through the Rockbridge County civic agenda portal.
Official source: the published record