Planning Commission Meeting Sept. 8, 2026

The Fluvanna County Planning Commission held a work session on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on zoning text amendments related to campgrounds, recreational vehicles, data centers, and home-based childcare regulations. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed amendments to campground definitions and regulations, such as limiting recreational vehicle use to 30 days with special exceptions for emergencies, and clarifying distinctions between campsites and campgrounds. The commission also reviewed overlay district regulations for industrial and residential buffers along major corridors, debating setback distances and screening requirements to minimize land use conflicts. A significant policy decision involved a resolution to remove data centers as an allowed use by special use permit in industrial zones, effectively prohibiting new data center developments, while accessory uses related to data centers were discussed but deferred for further consideration. Additionally, updates to home-based childcare regulations were proposed to align with state code changes. The commission voted to defer the overlay district ordinance for further refinement and approved the data center removal resolution and childcare regulation updates. Public comments addressed concerns about land use impacts, cultural resource inventories, and the need for independent review processes related to local development projects.