City of Salisbury proposes one-year moratorium on data center applications
The city of Salisbury, Maryland is proposing a one-year moratorium on data center applications. This action aligns with a growing national trend of local governments implementing restrictions or bans on data center development. The move aims to temporarily halt new proposals while the city evaluates related issues.
The City of Salisbury, Maryland, is set to propose a one-year moratorium on new data center applications. This decision places Salisbury among a rising number of municipalities nationwide that are either limiting or outright banning data center developments.
The proposed ban is intended to provide city officials with time to assess the broader implications and specific challenges associated with data center expansion within the city's jurisdiction.