Maryland counties to data center industry: Slow down

Maryland counties to data center industry: Slow down

It wasn’t long ago that Frederick County was the only county in Maryland in turmoil over data centers. Now, the battle has spilled eastward into the suburbs of Baltimore and the District of Columbia. New development proposals are stirring fierce criticism in Baltimore, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties — along with legislative action to pause the high-tech invasion until stricter zoning and building codes can be implemented. Crews work to…

Maryland Counties To Data Center Industry: Slow Down - The BayNet

Crews work to erect a data center near Adamstown in Frederick County, MD, in February 2026. Dave Harp It wasn’t long ago that Frederick County was the only county in Maryland in turmoil over data centers. Now, the battle has spilled eastward into the suburbs of Baltimore and the District of Columbia. New development proposals are stirring fierce criticism in Baltimore, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties — along with legislative action to pa…