Committee approves 18‑month moratorium on data center permits
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
The Montgomery County Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to approve an amended expedited moratorium (Expedited Bill 19‑26) pausing Department of Permitting Services permits for data centers for 18 months while the county develops zoning and regulatory responses.
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The Montgomery County Economic Development Committee on an expedited basis approved an 18‑month moratorium on permits for data centers, moving to pause new permitting while the county studies zoning, environmental, and public‑health implications.
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