Proposal adds regulations to Indianapolis data centers

Proposal adds regulations to Indianapolis data centers

News ClipWTHR·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN·4/23/2026

Indianapolis's Department of Metropolitan Development is proposing new regulations for data centers. The changes include adding "data centers" to their zoning dictionary and establishing new rules. This initiative aims to define and regulate future data center developments within the city.

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Gov: Department of Metropolitan Development
The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development is introducing a proposal to establish new regulations for data centers within the city. The initiative involves adding the term "data centers" to the city's official zoning dictionary. Furthermore, the proposal seeks to create new rules specifically addressing the development and operation of these facilities. This move by the city's planning department indicates an effort to better define and control the growth of data centers in Indianapolis.