Second District Supervisor Neil Spoonhower, who voted in favor of the ordinance, said Friday that he believes the TOD is beneficial for county residents because it establishes development guidelines rather than dictating which businesses can locate in Goochland County.

"We can offer these incentives for people coming here, but while we're doing that, we want to offer these people protections," Spoonhower said.

The approved ordinance includes several protective measures for residents, according to Spoonhower. These include limitations on generator operating times, restricted construction hours, building height restrictions, and sound abatement requirements.

"One of the amendments we made last night was to ensure that these are not intrusive on our neighbors at all," Spoonhower said.

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