Should Data Centers Be Put On Pause? Calvert County Wants Public Feedback
Calvert County, Maryland is holding a public hearing to consider a temporary six-month moratorium on site plan approvals for data center development projects. This proposed pause would allow the county to review and adopt new regulations and zoning amendments related to data centers and heavy industrial uses. The public is invited to provide feedback.
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to discuss a proposed temporary six-month moratorium on site plan approvals for data center development projects within the county.
The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to provide the county with sufficient time to review existing regulations, adopt new zoning ordinance text amendments specifically related to data centers and heavy industrial use conditions, and complete any necessary studies or analyses.
Interested members of the public are encouraged to review the full proposed ordinance by contacting the Department of Planning & Zoning or by viewing it on the public hearing page. The hearing will be streamed live, and individuals can comment by telephone or submit written comments via email or mail before the close of business on Monday, August 17, 2026. The proposed ordinance may be modified based on public feedback.