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Reversal of Industrial II rezoning near Calvert Cliffs

State historic preservation findings cited in public comment indicate the proposed data center campus near Lusby will likely adversely affect two National Register-eligible sites: the Parran's Park tobacco barn complex and the Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad bed.

7 mentions (5 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

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Data Center Zoning Conditions (Text Amendment #26-23)

Planning & Zoning brought forward a zoning text amendment adding conditions for data centers. A commenter criticized the county's history of granting repeated temporary permits to non-compliant businesses and urged strong enforcement tools like work stop orders rather than fines.

21 mentionsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026