# Baltimore County Council Passes Key Policies

> Baltimore County extends data center pause, approves Lutherville Station, tenant protections.
- Title: Baltimore County Council Passes Key Policies · The Banner
- Summary: Baltimore County extends data center pause, approves Lutherville Station, tenant protections. Baltimore County Council extends data center moratorium to…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/county-council-lutherville-station-data-center-7566YE6AKJBILCENINBGCAIIPA
- Author: Céilí Doyle
- Published: 2026-09-23T17:22:20.821+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore county, lutherville station, data center moratorium, tenant protections, inspector general, county council, eviction notice, news, local
## Council votes on key legislation
Baltimore County Council passed seven key bills in a 90-minute meeting.
## Data center moratorium extended
County extends data center ban through 2027.
## Lutherville Station approved
Council grants transit-oriented development status to Lutherville Station project.
## Tenant eviction protections
Landlords must give 14-day notice before evicting tenants.
## Inspector general defined
Council clarifies inspector general’s role and responsibilities.
## Trash contract debate
Council split on $68 million trash contract with WIN Waste Innovations.

> I kind of feel like we’re in between a rock and a hard place
## Next steps for tenants
County to negotiate reclamation period for evicted tenants by year-end.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore County Council extends data center moratorium to 2027, passes Lutherville Station redevelopment, tenant eviction protections, and inspector general reforms.