Baltimore Data Center Moratorium
Baltimore, MD — Mayor-Signed One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers (10 MW+ Threshold)
Baltimore, MD · City of Baltimore, data center moratorium ordinance (signed May 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- May 11, 2027
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking approvals for facilities ≥10 MW in Baltimore City
- Enforced by
- Baltimore City Department of Planning / Permits, Approvals and Inspections
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed legislation in May 2026 imposing a one-year moratorium on new data centers with 10 megawatts or more of peak electricity demand. The pause gives city officials time to develop land-use and infrastructure standards for large digital infrastructure projects.
Who is protected: Baltimore residents and BGE ratepayers
Legal detail
One-year moratorium on new data center facilities with ≥10 MW peak electricity demand, signed by Mayor Brandon Scott in May 2026; gives city time to develop permanent land-use regulations.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Baltimore, MD |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| Citation | City of Baltimore, data center moratorium ordinance (signed May 2026) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Baltimore Mayor Signs Data Center Moratorium — Baltimore Fishbowl |
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