Zoning Text Amendment to Regulate Data Centers Introduced
Montgomery County CouncilJan 19, 2026
Council President Fani-González, Council Vice President Balcombe and Councilmember Sayles will introduce Zoning Text Amendment 26-01 at the Jan. 20 Council meeting. The amendment would define data center as a new use in the County Zoning Ordinance, specify zones where data centers may locate as conditional uses, and establish minimum siting standards. A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 24.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Data Centers and Legislation to Provide Guidance on Interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on County Property and in County Buildings”, received Jan 19, 2026.
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2026-01-20
meeting — Introduction of ZTA 26-01, Commercial Uses - Data Center
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