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ZTA 26-01 Public Hearing Held on Data Center Zoning Limits

Sayles Feb 26, 2026
FromCouncilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles
Email“The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
ReceivedFeb 26, 2026
A public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 26-01 was held on February 24, following a community forum on February 3 hosted by the County Executive on data center legislation. ZTA 26-01, introduced by Councilmembers Sayles, Fani-Gonzalez, and Balcombe, would limit data centers to the Industrial Zone, require conditional use review, and establish residential setbacks. More than forty residents provided input at the February 3 forum.
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