The Worcester County Commissioners earlier this month placed a temporary moratorium on the submittal and issuance of permits for data centers and cable landing stations. The resolution also places a temporary hold on all Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) proceedings related to these facilities. The moratorium applies to both pending and future applications while the County completes its review. As a result of the moratorium, no appeals or special exception requests involving data centers or cable landing stations are currently scheduled before the BZA. 26-18 to provide county staff with the time necessary to develop comprehensive zoning regulations governing the construction, location, and operation of these emerging land uses.