County liaison reports Frederick County will consider ordinance to regulate data centers and power-generating facilities

The commission heard a brief report from a Frederick County liaison that Frederick County officials will consider an amendment to the Frederick County code to define and regulate data centers, including additional rules on height, nuisances and definitions for power-generating facilities.

The liaison said the county had a full agenda at its next meeting and described the data-center and power-generation items as among the most notable. "Most interestingly I think I'll mention that we do have an ordinance. Amendment to the Frederick County code tomorrow night for- to help define and regulate data centers- including additional regulations height and nuisances and define and regulate power generating facilities regarding those so that'll be. A very interesting see that process," the liaison said.

The liaison added that the Winchester-area commission had not met since last year and encouraged commissioners to note the county's upcoming docket. The liaison did not report any Winchester-specific applications or proposals for data centers.

No commission action was taken on the county item; the report was informational.