Conditional use permit requirement for data centers in General Industrial
Data centers were allowed by right in the General Industrial (I-2) district. On September 8, 2026 Town Council voted 6-0 to amend Town Code Sec. 42-397 so that a data center now needs a conditional use permit, which means a public hearing and a Council vote for each one.
The project
The details.
During discussion Council noted the Town's definition of a data center differs from the Commonwealth's and that aligning definitions would go to the Planning Commission; the permit requirement stands either way.
- Status
- Approved
- Type
- Town policy
- Jurisdiction
- Town of Christiansburg
- Location
- Town-wide
- Applicant
- Town of Christiansburg
- Legislation
- Town Code Sec. 42-397
- Last checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Timeline
Where it stands.
Every step on record, oldest first, with a link to the official record where there is one.
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Council set a September 8, 2026 public hearing.
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Public hearing; Council approved the amendment 6-0.
Sources
From the official record.
- Town Council signed minutes, September 8, 2026Sep 8, 2026
- Town Council agenda, September 8, 2026Sep 8, 2026
Details can change as a project moves through review. The official record governs. This page was last checked against it on Oct 13, 2026.
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