Council Introduces Data Center Zoning Restrictions, ZTA 26-01

Council President Fani-González, Vice President Balcombe, and Councilmember Sayles introduced Zoning Text Amendment 26-01 in January 2026, restricting where data centers may be sited in Montgomery County. The amendment requires thorough review of noise, environmental, and other impacts for all future data center applications. It is described as a first step toward a comprehensive regulatory framework for data centers in the county.