Calvert County commissioners debate moratorium on data centers; zoning change and revenue study advance
After hours of debate and large public turnout, the board declined a blanket 24‑month moratorium but approved removing data centers from light‑industrial (I1) zoning and asked staff to develop a policy study on dedicating any future data‑center revenue to community priorities.
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On April 7, 2026 the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners debated a proposed temporary moratorium on data‑center approvals and related zoning changes, amid sustained public comment and sharp differences among commissioners.
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