Charles County Planning Commission Recommends Denial Of Data Center Zoning Amendment

The Charles County Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of a zoning text amendment that would establish regulations for data centers in the county. Concerns were raised over power generation requirements, potable water use, infrastructure costs, and alignment with the Maryland Next Generation Energy Act of 2025. The commission cited issues with self-generation of power, eliminating potable water usage, and lack of clarity on infrastructure responsibilities. Any future proposal was recommended to be limited to heavy industrial zoning.