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Data Center Zoning Rules Head to PHP Committee July 22

Fani-González Jul 9, 2026
The PHP Committee will begin a work session on ZTA 26-01 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., addressing proposed zoning rules for data centers in Montgomery County. The measure, co-introduced by Council Vice President Balcombe, Councilmember Sayles, and Council President Fani-González, would restrict data centers to industrial zones under conditional-use review and require 100% clean energy and non-potable cooling systems. County Executive Elrich announced a six-month moratorium on data center development in June 2026.
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Source: Council President Natali Fani-González, “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”, received Jul 9, 2026.

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