Caroline County planning commission recommends data‑center special‑exception for board review, 4–1

Dec 19, 2025

The Planning Commission voted 4–1 to forward SPEX082025 — a proposal for four data‑center buildings totaling 1.5 million sq ft on ~95 acres — to the Board of Supervisors with conditions addressing cooling, generators and construction traffic; residents raised concerns about power, water and rural character.

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The Caroline County Planning Commission voted to forward a special‑exception request for the Caroline Center for Innovation North to the Board of Supervisors with recommended conditions after a lengthy presentation, public comment and technical questioning.

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