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As Lawsuit Hearing Looms Goochland Residents Keep Up Fight Against Controversial Tech Overlay District

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Local zoning dispute in Goochland County, Virginia, over a Technology Overlay District (TOD) that permits data centers and pharmaceutical facilities. The lawsuit may delay or alter development plans, creating uncertainty for land values and construction timelines. Impact is local and regulatory; no direct commodity or supply chain effect. Commercial mechanism is weak: potential delay in real estate development and construction spending, but no concrete investment amounts or supply disruptions reported.

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  • Goochland County adopted a Technology Overlay District (TOD) covering ~4,400 acres along Route 288 in November 2025.
  • The TOD allows pharmaceutical companies and data centers.
  • A lawsuit was filed by four residents alleging inadequate notification and advertising.
  • Hearing set for May 26, 2026 in Goochland Circuit Court.
  • County allocated $250,000 for legal defense.

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