Two-Year Data Center Building Permit Moratorium Introduced
JawandoMay 11, 2026
Councilmember Will Jawando introduced Expedited Bill 24-26 on May 12, which would prohibit the Department of Permitting Services from issuing building permits for data centers. The moratorium would sunset two years after the bill's effective date. A public hearing is scheduled for June 16.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Public Safety Appreciation Week and Hold a Public Hearing on Income Tax Rates”, received May 11, 2026.
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2026-05-12
meeting — Introduction of Expedited Bill 24-26 at Council legislative session
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