<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=02UUDm_1H3maYHb00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=02UUDm_1H3maYHb00" width="1024" height="576" ></figure>PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Planning Commission will take public testimony Nov. 18 on a proposal to prohibit data centers in every county zoning district. If adopted, the ban would remain in place after the county’s six-month moratorium expires.The proposal, Text Amendment 26-31, would retain the county’s definition of a data center and remove the entries that allow the use in the zoning table for areas outside town centers. It would also delete the existing development standards for data centers, including requirements for setbacks, building design, noise and a public meeting hosted by the applicant.The hearing concerns countywide zoning rules. Amazon Web Services withdrew its conceptual site development plan for the proposed Calvert Technology Center in Lusby, and the county announced the withdrawal Aug. 4. Amazon told The BayNet at the time that it had decided to direct its investment toward other opportunities that better aligned with its near-term needs.The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners approved the moratorium Aug. 18, and it took effect Aug. 28. During the pause, the county will neither accept new data center site plan applications nor approve pending or new plans for the use. The county says the moratorium gives officials time to review potential effects on land use, infrastructure and the environment.Commissioners directed staff Sept. 22 to draft a zoning amendment banning data center development, according to a Planning and Zoning staff memo. The Planning Commission will consider public testimony and make a recommendation to the county commissioners. A draft resolution recommends approval of the staff proposal. The county commissioners have final say on whether to adopt it.The hearing begins at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Chesapeake Hearing Room, 150 Main St. in Prince Frederick. Advance written comments are due by 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and can be emailed to PZ@calvertcountymd.gov. The commission will also accept written comments at the hearing until the record closes.The county will stream the hearing on its YouTube channel. Residents can listen or comment by calling 872-216-2953 and entering meeting ID 808543065 followed by the pound key. To request to speak, press *9.Got a tip or photo? Text us at 888-871-NEWS (6397) or email news@thebaynet.com.Join The BayNet Membership for exclusive perks and zero ads.Don’t miss a story—sign up for our newsletter!</div></body>

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PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Planning Commission will take public testimony Nov. 18 on a proposal to prohibit data centers in every county zoning district. If adopted, the ban would remain in place after the county’s six-month moratorium expires. The proposal, Text Amendment 26-31, would retain...

Calvert Planning Commission To Hear Proposal To Ban Data Center Development

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PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Planning Commission will take public testimony Nov. 18 on a proposal to prohibit data centers in every county zo

Calvert Planning Commission To Hear Proposal To Ban Data Center Development

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