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Prince George’s planning board hearing to consider zoning changes for data centers
['Stephanie Ramirez']
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An important meeting in Prince George’s County could shape the future of where data centers may be built.
What we know:FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reports a temporary stop was placed on new data center projects after a two‑year moratorium was approved.
The Planning Board will consider whether to change the county zoning ordinance to allow data centers on properties zoned AR, or Agricultural‑Residential, and RE, or Residential‑Estate.
A Planning Department staff report noted that allowing data centers in AR and RE zones contradicts what those zones are intended for.
One man told FOX 5 off camera he has concerns about various impacts, especially if data centers are placed in economically disadvantaged communities.