Data centers in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
50 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most data centers activity
- Baltimore, MD (7)
- Prince George's County, MD (7)
- Bel Air, MD (6)
- Chesapeake Beach, MD (4)
- Calvert County, MD (4)
- Walkersville, MD (3)
- Harford County, MD (3)
- Berwyn Heights, MD (3)
- Easton, MD (2)
- Cambridge, MD (1)
- Wicomico County, MD (1)
- Worcester County, MD (1)
Latest matching meetings
Committee reconvenes hearing on data center community impact and standards
The Public Health & Environment Committee is reconvening an informational hearing on data centers, focusing on their impact on Baltimore's infrastructure, environment, and community. The hearing will involve multiple city departments and agencies to discuss best practices for zoning, use standards, and technologies to…
Planning Commission to continue data center discussion
The Walkersville Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review priority items, and continue its discussion on data centers. The agenda includes no new ordinances or contracts, and the data center item is a continuation of prior talks.
Easton Council to weigh ADU zoning, data center moratorium
The Easton Town Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and a proposed 12-month moratorium on data centers, along with related zoning standards. The council will also consider contracts, including a Tahoe purchase and permitting software, and several resolutions for grants and…
Council to vote on 12-month data center moratorium and Habitat for Humanity open space waiver
The Cambridge City Council will hold a closed session to discuss a business recruitment proposal and legal advice, then reconvene for a regular meeting. Key actions include voting on a resolution to impose a 12-month moratorium on data center applications, considering a recommendation to remove the open space…
Council to vote on banning data centers in all zones
The Chesapeake Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance O-26-14 to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. The council will also introduce three new ordinances: one to implement state requirements for accessory dwelling units, one to ease tree management restrictions on private…
Easton Council to hold public hearing on ADU zoning, consider data center moratorium
The Easton Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 861, which would amend zoning rules for Accessory Dwelling Units to align with state law. The council will also consider several ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on data centers and a zoning amendment to allow them, plus a resolution for tax…
Council holds hearing on temporary moratorium for data center permits
The Wicomico County Council is conducting public hearings on a data center permit moratorium, fire chief representation, and surplus property disposition. The body will also consider a bond bill and the annual audit plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Worcester County Commissioners to hold rezoning hearings and discuss data center moratorium
The Worcester County Commissioners will hold public hearings for Rezoning Cases 452 and 453. The body will also consider a moratorium on data centers and cable landing stations and a bill amending square foot limits for accessory buildings on parcels without principal structures.
Council will discuss a moratorium on the proposed data center
The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will consider a moratorium for a data center and review the data center proposal itself. Other agenda items include a Flag Half Staff Policy, an update on National Night Out, and a discussion of Unity Day. The meeting will also include public comments and standard council action…
Council to introduce ordinance banning data centers in all zones
The Council will introduce Ordinance O-26-14 to amend the zoning code to prohibit data centers in all districts and set a public hearing. Also on the agenda is consideration of a $35,910 purchase of saddles from Exeter Supply Company. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, various reports, and a closed…
City Council considers budget, tax, and charter amendments for 2027
The Baltimore City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, property tax rates, and several charter amendments for voter approval. The agenda also includes proposed legislation on rental housing, vehicle towing, and data centers.
County Commissioners approve nearly $1.1 million in contracts for inmate services and equipment
The Caroline County Board of Commissioners will consider the FY 2027 Board of Education budget and the Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR) annual plan. A consent agenda includes multiple procurement contracts, the largest being a $991,118 agreement for inmate health services. The meeting also contains a…
Council to consider two-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers
The County Council sitting as Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on a two-year moratorium on hyperscale data center operations (CR-066-2026). They will also consider adjusting the School Facilities Surcharge and Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge for FY2027, and approving a $15,381,210…
Council discusses data center bans, ADU regulations, and public works
The Town Council will hold an informational work session regarding proposed zoning changes to prohibit data centers in all zones. Discussion will also include the adoption of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to comply with state law, a parking study, and public works updates.
Data center prohibition ordinance heads to public hearing
The Board of Town Commissioners will hold public hearings on four items: Ordinance 861-26 to prohibit data centers in Bel Air, Ordinance 862-26 to amend sewer service rates, Resolution 1273-26 for Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendments, and Resolution 1274-26 for fee schedule amendments. New business includes a trash…
City Council votes on data center moratorium and $2.5M homeless funding
The Baltimore City Council will review and vote on zoning changes, property tax adjustments, and new citywide bans. Key legislation includes a moratorium on data centers, a ban on private detention facilities, and an increase to the homestead property tax credit. The council will also approve supplementary state…
Town Council votes on $185,000 Studio Fitness Court purchase order
The council will vote on Ordinance O-26-12 to adopt the Utility Fund budget for FY 2026‑27, setting water and sewer rates, and on Ordinance O-26-13 to adopt the Water Park Fund budget for the same period. They will consider a motion authorizing the mayor to execute a $185,000 purchase order for the Studio Fitness…
Commissioners to consider moratorium on data center projects
The Board will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant and a work session on a requested moratorium on data center projects. The consent agenda includes approvals for historic preservation tax credits, a lease agreement with Verizon for a tower, and multiple grants for parks, public safety, and…
Commissioners to discuss data center ban, sewer rates, and closed-session legal cases
At this work session, the Board of Town Commissioners will discuss purchasing Dell laptops and Barracuda cybersecurity software, and review a tentative agenda for the June 22 town meeting that includes public hearings on prohibiting data centers (Ordinance 861-26), amending sewer rates (Ordinance 862-26), FY2026…
Planning Commission to review Harford Mall Phase VI mixed-use plan
The Bel Air Planning Commission will meet on June 4, 2026, to review a special development, site plan, and landscape plan for Harford Mall Phase VI, which proposes three buildings totaling 69,524+/- square feet and infrastructure to convert the existing shopping center into a mixed-use center. The commission will also…
Board to discuss data center recommendations and text amendments
The Board of County Commissioners will review data center recommendations from the Environmental Commission and a proposed text amendment regarding data centers. The meeting also includes a budget amendment for the Armory Site Development Project and a presentation on bond options and credit ratings.
FCAB to discuss zoning data center bill and master land use plan
The Fallston Community Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve April minutes, receive public safety reports from the Sheriff's Office and fire company, and hear presentations on APG's defense research role and America 250 Harford County. New business includes discussion of Bill 26-011 (zoning for data…
Bel Air Board reviews FY2027 budget and proposes data center ban
The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the tentative FY2027 budget and vote on the final FY2027 budget, which sets town spending and tax rates. The board will also consider Ordinance 861-26, which would prohibit data centers in the town and change local land use rules. Additional items…
Board reviews FY2027 budget, considers data center ban, and sets May 18 agenda
The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners holds a budget work session to continue detailed review of the FY2027 general fund, enterprise funds, and special revenue fund expenditures. They also finalize the tentative agenda for the May 18 town meeting, which includes a public hearing on the tentative budget, a proposed…
Council to hold public hearings on FY 2026 budget amendment and new budget
The City Council will hold public hearings on Ordinance No. 26-O-02 (amending the FY 2026 budget) and Ordinance No. 26-O-03 (adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget), both on second reading. They will also introduce Ordinance No. 26-O-04 to revise development code for data centers. New business includes approvals for a…
Committee holds hearing on citywide data center moratorium
The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-0158, which would establish data centers as a prohibited use citywide. The ordinance defines terms, makes conforming changes, and sets a special effective date with a termination provision. This is the only substantive item on the…
Informational hearing on data center community impact and use standards
The committee will hold an informational hearing on Resolution 26-0050R, which invites multiple city departments to discuss the impact of data centers on Baltimore's infrastructure, environment, and community. The hearing aims to explore best practices for zoning, use standards, and technologies to limit public health…
Council to consider temporary ban on data center development plans
The Howard County Council will vote on CB31-2026, the S.M.A.R.T. Siting Act, which would temporarily prohibit approvals for data processing centers and create a task force to study their impacts. The council also considers collective bargaining agreements for police officers, supervisors, and dispatchers, as well as a…
Board will discuss FY2027 budget and related expenditures
The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners will hold a budget work session to review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including presentations from the Recreation Committee and the Harford County Education Foundation, and detailed review of general fund expenditures. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming public…
Council to consider $132M in bonds for housing, schools, and development
The City Council will introduce several bills on zoning, property, and harbor management. They will also consider three bond issues totaling $132 million for affordable housing, schools, and economic development.
Community Board discusses data centers and county updates
The Harford County Community Advisory Board will meet to discuss a guest speaker on data centers, receive reports from the Sheriff's Office and Fire Department, and review community issues. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026.
Board considers data center moratorium and grant applications
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed moratorium on data center projects, approve several grant applications and agreements, and hold a public hearing on a budget adjustment for a demolition fund.
Committee considers repealing data center site plan exemption
The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will vote on two bills: CB-019-2026 to repeal the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers, and CB-020-2026 to require a searchable database of pre-application neighborhood meetings. The committee will also hold a budget worksession on…
Planning Commission to review Water Resources Element and road sections
The Taneytown Planning Commission will meet to review and approve the Water Resources Element and city road sections. The body will also discuss the 2025 Community Comprehensive Plan update and data centers.
City Council to vote on data center moratorium and zoning changes
The Baltimore City Council will consider a citywide moratorium on data centers, authorize the sale of several city properties, and approve a Planned Unit Development for the Tivoly Eco-Village.
Council to vote on emergency acts limiting immigration enforcement
The Prince George's County Council will hold second readings and votes on several emergency acts concerning immigration enforcement, police transparency, and county employment. The agenda also includes consent items on data center zoning, land use transparency, ambulance resources, and a supplementary appropriation…
Fair Access Committee to review Western County data and rural branding
The committee will receive presentations on Western County data and the Visit Montgomery Rural Branding Project. Members will also discuss the operating budget and legislation regarding data centers and farm offices.
Planning Advisory Board to discuss battery storage and data centers regulations
The Planning Advisory Board will hold a meeting to discuss battery storage and data centers, along with approving minutes from January 2026. The board will also address old business and other business items, followed by a public comment period.
Board to discuss data center zoning text amendment and FY2027 capital budget
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on the FY2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan and a proposed zoning amendment for data center conditions. A public hearing will address a budget amendment for strategic fleet replacement. The board also considers appointments, a grant application for Adult…
Council will consider a resolution extending the deadline for a police‑driver handbook.
The Prince George's County Council will adopt a resolution (CR‑002‑2026) to add 60 days for completing the driver handbook on police and driver interactions. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, appointments to the Board of Ethics, briefings on compensation review and data‑center recommendations…