Planning board hears staff data‑center study and recommends strict siting and standards
Staff told the Baltimore County Planning Board that data centers can bring high tax revenue per acre but consume large amounts of electricity and potentially water; the work group recommended strict siting (25‑acre minimum), 750‑foot residential setbacks, noise limits and special‑exception review in overburdened communities.
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The Baltimore County Planning Board on Sept. 3 heard a staff presentation that framed the draft data‑center study as a fact‑finding mission and recommended a cautious regulatory approach if the county allows data centers.
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