The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Town of Frederica
Anti-Data Center Policies
Kent County’s enacted ordinance limits data centers to two industrial districts, bars them from general business zones, and requires setbacks and proof of available water and electricity. It creates meaningful hurdles but does not ban them.
Rating and summary from Kent County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Town of Frederica.
pending · Town of FredericaWould prohibit data centers within the Town of Frederica if adopted; the ordinance is listed for a public hearing and second reading.Delaware Ordinance 26-06 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, Ordinance 26-06 would disallow data centers in town, an outright prohibition within Frederica. That would prevent data center development there, rather than simply adding costs or conditions.
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Ordinance 26-06 would disallow data centers within the Town of Frederica.
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