James City and York counties are considering policies for data centers. Concerns include size, utility usage, noise, and impact on residents. York County supervisors approved data center policies on June 17 to address these concerns. Chesapeake leaders rejected a data center rezoning request on the same day. James City County planning commission will discuss regulations July 2. James City County supervisors will hear recommendations in September. Research was prompted by issues in other areas like Northern Virginia. Residents in Charles City County raised concerns about noise and light from a proposed data center. Charles City County supervisors deferred a decision on that project June 24.
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