County Enacts 18-Month Data Center Permit Moratorium
FriedsonAug 4, 2026
On July 28, 2026, the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Expedited Bill 19-26 and Zoning Text Amendment 26-01, establishing an 18-month moratorium on the issuance of permits for data centers by the Department of Permitting Services. The measures also set formal definitions for data centers in county code. The action follows a June 2026 executive order by County Executive Marc Elrich that had proposed a six-month moratorium pending a regulatory framework.
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Source: Councilmember Andrew Friedson, “The Friedson Flyer: Building Opportunity, Celebrating Community”, received Aug 4, 2026.
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2026-07-28
effective — Council passed Expedited Bill 19-26 and ZTA 26-01 establishing 18-month data center permit moratorium
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