The proposed Henry County data center ordinance is a proactive zoning measure—not approval of a specific data center project. County officials have emphasized that there are currently no active proposals to build a data center in Henry County.
The proposed ordinance would:
Define what qualifies as a data center under the zoning code. Require any future developer to obtain a Special Use Permit. Limit data centers to industrially zoned property, such as: Commonwealth Crossing Patriot Centre Martinsville Industrial Park Require: A water impact study Noise testing Equipment and screening standards Ensure public hearings before any project could be approved.
There has been speculation locally that recently acquired industrial property at Patriot Centre II could someday be attractive for a large industrial user such as a data center, but no company has announced plans for a facility there. County officials have stated the zoning changes are simply intended to establish rules before any proposal is submitted.
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Source note: Star News TV · Aug 4, 2026 5:36 PM.
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