Supervisors table data‑center zoning changes after extended public comment; board seeks further review and possible conditional‑use approach

Mar 12, 2025

After an extended public hearing and supervisor discussion on noise, water use, setbacks and permitting, the board tabled proposed amendments to the county zoning code to define and regulate data centers and asked staff to return with revisions; staff recommended a new public hearing if substantive changes are made.

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The Frederick County Board of Supervisors on March 12 held a lengthy public hearing and discussion on a proposed amendment to Chapter 165 of the county code to define and regulate data centers, then voted to table the ordinance and return with revisions and a future public hearing.

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