Committee advances ZTA 26‑01, defining and precluding large data centers with 3‑0 committee votes

Jul 22, 2026

The Montgomery County Planning, Housing & Parks Committee voted 3‑0 to advance a global amendment to ZTA 26‑01 that defines "large data centers," adds countywide prohibitions pending further study, and includes a transition clause to grandfather active permits.

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The Montgomery County Planning, Housing & Parks Committee voted in committee 3‑0 on July 22 to advance a staff‑recommended global amendment to Zoning Text Amendment 26‑01 that defines large data centers and precludes their use countywide pending further study. Chair Fritzen recorded the committee approval of both the global amendment and the transition language by voice/hand vote ("That's 3 to nothing").

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