Pittsylvania County Approves Heavy Industrial Zoning for Berry Hill Megasite
Pittsylvania County has approved a rezoning for the Berry Hill megasite, allowing for special heavy industrial use without public hearings, aimed at attracting industrial developers. The site, which has seen over $217 million in investment since 2008 and encompasses 3,500 acres, is now shovel-ready, with Microporous set to become the first tenant. Residents have expressed concerns about the expedited process and potential oversight issues related to future developments.
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The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning for the Berry Hill megasite to allow special heavy industrial use. This new zoning district facilitates development without public hearings.
The site, which has seen over $217 million invested since 2008, is now shovel-ready. The rezoning encompasses 3,500 acres and aims to attract industrial developers, including those for data centers and power generation.
Concerns were raised by residents regarding the expedited process and potential lack of oversight for developments. The first tenant, Microporous, a battery separator manufacturer, will occupy 200 acres, with efforts ongoing to attract additional developers.
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