Indianapolis leaders address future of data centers in Indiana

Name: Indianapolis leaders address future of data centers in Indiana
Uploaded: 2026-04-29T14:07:52.000Z
Duration: 52 s
Description: Indianapolis leaders are working on a zoning ordinance amendment to regulate data center developments, addressing issues like noise, lighting, height, building size, and traffic. The proposed amendment would require new data centers to be zoned as special use districts and is expected to be introduced to the City-County Council in June for potential approval in July.

News Clip0:52WTHR·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN·4/29/2026

Indianapolis leaders are working on a zoning ordinance amendment to regulate data center developments, addressing issues like noise, lighting, height, building size, and traffic. The proposed amendment would require new data centers to be zoned as special use districts and is expected to be introduced to the City-County Council in June for potential approval in July.

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Gov: Department of Metropolitan Development, Indianapolis City County Council

People in Indianapolis have an opportunity to learn more about proposed regulations for data center developments. The Department of Metropolitan Development held a session to discuss a zoning ordinance amendment that would address aspects such as noise, lighting, height, building size, and traffic. This amendment would also mandate that new data center facilities be designated as special use districts.
City leaders are scheduled to introduce this amendment at the City County Council meeting in June. If passed, it would then proceed to an approval vote the following month in July. An additional public information session is scheduled for today at 1:20 p.m., requiring advance registration.