The board discussed drafting a data-center ordinance; planners recommended limiting data centers to the I (industrial) district and considering a special-exception approach so the board could testify before the zoning hearing board rather than acting as an impartial conditional-use decision-maker.

The Richmond City Council on Feb. 16 adopted Resolution 2026-4 imposing a 12-month moratorium on new data-processing and computer centers while staff reviews zoning and best practices. The measure passed after council discussed local acreage limits and possible smaller colocation facilities.