# This Is the City of Montebello Planning Commission (09/15/26)

The City of Montebello Planning Commission held a meeting on September 15, 2026, to consider several amendments to the city's municipal code related to land use and development standards. Key procurement-related discussions included updates to development standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs to align with California state law, adoption of the state's updated Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance to promote water conservation, and the establishment of a citywide prohibition on artificial intelligence (AI) data centers due to concerns about their substantial utility demands and environmental impacts. The commission also approved revisions to zoning definitions to incorporate these changes. The prohibition on AI data centers is intended to protect the city's infrastructure and community character, with no allowance for conditional use permits for such facilities. The commission voted unanimously to approve the proposed amendments and recommended that the city council adopt the related ordinances. These actions reflect the city's efforts to modernize development regulations, support housing opportunities, ensure environmental sustainability, and proactively address emerging land use challenges associated with AI technology.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [This Is the City of Montebello Planning Commission (09/15/26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRqM9vYk04Y) - City of Montebello - Government