City leaders talk data center regulations
News Clip0:55WTHR·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN·4/29/2026
Indianapolis city leaders are moving forward with plans to regulate data center developments. The Department of Metropolitan Development held an initial information session on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would address aspects like noise, lighting, height, and building size. This amendment, expected to be introduced in June with a July final approval, would require new data center facilities to be zoned as a special use district.
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The City of Indianapolis is addressing concerns regarding data center developments by proposing new regulations. The Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) hosted its first virtual information session to discuss a forthcoming zoning ordinance amendment aimed at controlling future data center projects within Marion County.
According to city leaders, the amendment will consider various factors including noise, lighting, building height, and overall size. A key aspect of the proposal is the requirement for all new data center facilities to be designated as a special use district, specifically for data centers. The city county council is expected to introduce this amendment at its June meeting, with a final vote anticipated in July. Residents worried about these developments are encouraged to attend a second virtual information session hosted by the DMD.
More details and access to the information session link are available on WTHR.com.