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New Kent County is considering a technology overlay district (TOD) to regulate data centers across 1,800 acres in the eastern part of the county. The Planning Commission reviewed a draft proposal intended to establish standards for tech developments, which must be approved by county supervisors.

No data center applications have been received yet. The proposal aims to prepare for future requests and protect county interests. The TOD would allow data centers under an administrative conditional use permit, exempting them from public hearings if approved. Next steps include community meetings and public hearings scheduled for May or June, with a decision expected from supervisors in June or July.