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Frederick County Councilman Steve McKay said his proposed residential development moratorium would be based on the county’s adequate public facilities test, which determines whether existing infrastructure can support more growth

As Councilman Steve McKay works on legislation to impose a moratorium on development in Frederick County, other elected officials said Tuesday that they want more details before forming an opinion.

Frederick County Councilman Steve McKay said Monday he is working on legislation to create a moratorium on development in Frederick County over concerns about school overcrowding.

DENTON — When a 3,000 home planned development failed to come to fruition in 2009, the town of Denton’s administration knew they had to re-evaluate its planning and zoning and reconfigure what they allowed to be built in its small town. The development, West Denton Farms, began with a proposal for waterfront homes, a 120-room hotel and the promise of a brand-new Denton. It ended with a two-year long legal battle between Caroline County and developers Rauch Engineering over zoning laws...