Learn more about the city’s plan to regulate data centers

The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) is hosting two virtual informational sessions to discuss its proposed regulations for future data center developments within the city. The meetings, scheduled for April 28 and April 30, are open to the public and will provide an overview of a draft zoning ordinance. The proposed ordinance, which requires approval from the City-County Council, aims to establish a special zoning district for data center facilities. Key components of the regulations include imposing restrictions on sound levels and mandating that developers submit comprehensive plans detailing a facility's water and electricity requirements. While these regulations represent an effort to manage the growth of data centers, some critics have voiced concerns that the proposed measures may not be sufficient to protect local residents from potential negative impacts associated with data center operations. The DMD is encouraging public engagement through these sessions and via its city-county website.