Data center ZTA #25-187 (Charles County, MD) — Planning Commission recommended denial
Charles County (MD) ZTA #25-187 — Proposed Data Center Zoning Text Amendment
Charles County, Maryland · Charles County (MD) ZTA #25-187 (Planning Commission action June 1, 2026)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Data-center developers seeking permits in Charles County.
- Enforced by
- Charles County Department of Planning and Growth Management
Proposed Zoning Text Amendment that would define and permit (with conditions) a new land-use designation (7.01.130, Data Center) in the General Industrial (IG) and Heavy Industrial (IH) zones. After a June 1, 2026 public hearing, the Charles County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial citing concerns over size limitations, decommissioning, environmental analysis, and community benefit agreements. Proposal now goes to the Board of County Commissioners for a final vote.
Who is protected: Charles County residents (utility costs, noise, farmland preservation, wildlife, quality of life).
Legal detail
ZTA #25-187 — revised zoning text amendment; Planning Commission June 1, 2026 vote was unanimous denial recommendation.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Charles County, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Citation | Charles County (MD) ZTA #25-187 (Planning Commission action June 1, 2026) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Agency page | Charles County (MD) public notice — ZTA #25-187 hearing |
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