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Virginia Beach is pausing new data center permits for a full year to rethink zoning and land use rules—because these tech hubs aren’t even officially categorized in the city’s code, leaving them stuck under generic industrial permits. With subsea cable connections already in place, the council wants to get ahead of the curve before demand surges. The unanimous decision mirrors Chesapeake’s recent eight-month freeze and reflects a growing trend: cities are stepping in to manage this booming industry with foresight, not afterthought.

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