Data Centers & Crypto Mining in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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Data Center Zoning & Siting
Data storage centers in the BWI/Fort Meade Growth Area need 25+ acres and must meet setbacks up to 100 feet from freeways under § 18-10-123.
Data Center Zoning in Anne Arundel County
Some RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 18-10-123
Data storage centers in the BWI/Fort Meade Growth Area shall comply with all of the following requirements. (1) The facility shall be located on a lot or contiguous lots that total at least 25 acres. ... (3) A variance may not be granted that reduces the minimum setback requirements specified in subsection (2). (4) The lot or contiguous lots on which the data center is located may not include r...
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