Montgomery County Introduces Two Bills for Data Center Regulation
Montgomery County has introduced two bills aimed at regulating data center development. ZTA 26-01 sets siting standards, including a 500-foot setback from residential areas, while Bill 4-26 proposes the formation of a task force to study the impacts of data centers and recommend regulatory changes, emphasizing the importance of community engagement.

Montgomery County introduced two bills to regulate data center development. ZTA 26-01, proposed by Council President Natali Fani-González, establishes siting standards, including a 500-foot setback from residential zones and compliance with noise ordinances.
Bill 4-26, introduced by Councilmember Evan Glass, proposes a task force to study data center impacts and recommend regulatory changes. Glass emphasized the need for community engagement in the process.




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