Data Center zoning, opposition, and authorities in Prince George's County, MD (Updated 2026)
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Data Center requirements in Prince George's County: zoning code and recent changes
Read Prince George's County's zoning ordinances
Prince George's County's zoning code is relatively dynamic. The municipality last amended its code on 09/16/2025.
Recent news, moratoria, and decisions for Prince George's County data center development
Who approves data center projects in Prince George's County?
The primary zoning authority for Prince George's County is the Prince George's County Council, which has a moderate past record of votes on data center ordinances, project approvals, and amendments. Key votes include:
| Date | Measure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | Adopted a resolution pausing acceptance, review, and approval of building and grading permits for proposed data centers for 180 days to allow the County time to enact zoning and building requirements. | Moratorium |
| 09/16/2025 | Adopted CR-098-2025 (as amended): Temporary pause on processing, review, and approval of permits and preliminary plans for qualified data center uses for six months; Qualified Data Center Task Force to submit recommendations by November 30, 2025. | Moratorium |
Active and proposed data center projects in Prince George's County
Prince George's County has a number of data center projects either in operation or undergoing permitting.
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