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Counties Rethink Data Center Rules | Washington DC News
Shenandoah County supervisors are shifting gears on data centers—no more outright bans, but now developers must jump through hoops with special-use permits. As neighboring counties like Front Royal consider temporary halts and Frederick County moves to ban them entirely in all zoning districts, local governments wrestle with tricky state laws and public pressure. Residents like Patricia Haley argue for a clear “no,” while legal precedents warn against indefinite freezes. The result? A patchwork of evolving rules designed to give communities more control—without violating state law—reshaping…
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