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.
Armada Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Armada Township has enacted a temporary pause on data-center construction, planning, and permit or site-plan applications for 180 days, with a reported 180-day extension approved; it is not a permanent ban.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Armada Township.
current law · Armada TownshipProhibits data center construction and related permit or site-plan processing in Armada Township for 180 days, with a later extension approved for another 180 days.Armada Township Resolution No. 2026-10 (2026)
What this means
It would pause data-center construction, planning, and permit or site-plan applications for 180 days, and the reported extension would add another 180 days (moratorium scope and duration; extension approved). That is a major development barrier, though temporary rather than a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption; extended for an additional 180 days by Resolution No. 2026-10
The original moratorium was adopted on 2026-01-14 and provides that it expires after 180 days and/or upon adoption of a subsequent revision or extension. The June 10, 2026 meeting synopsis states that the moratorium was extended for an additional 180 days.
People behind it
- Mary K. Swiacki
Offered the resolution and, as Armada Township Clerk, signed and certified its adoption.
- Steve Nikkel
Seconded the resolution.
- Armada Township Board
Adopted the 180-day data-center construction moratorium and later approved its 180-day extension.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
A temporary moratorium prohibits commencing or conducting construction of any data center in Armada Township for 180 days, expiring after 180 days unless the Township Board adopts a revision or extension. temporary moratorium ... for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days
During the moratorium, the Township may not accept, process, or approve permit applications or site plans for data-center construction, and data-center construction or planning for construction may not occur. no permit applications or site plans ... shall be accepted, processed, or approved
The Township Board approved an additional 180-day extension of the moratorium on data-center construction. Extension of the moratorium on data center construction ... for an additional 180 days
Sources
expired · Armada TownshipProhibits data-center construction and planning in Armada Township for an additional 180 days and bars the township from accepting, processing, or approving related permit applications or site plans.Armada Township Resolution No. 2026-02 (2026)
What this means
This would temporarily stop data center construction and prevent permit applications and site plans from being accepted or approved. The sources describe an initial 180-day pause and a further 180-day extension, making it a major short-term barrier to building or expanding data centers.
Timing
- Ends
- an additional 180 days after adoption
The June 10, 2026 measure extends the moratorium for an additional 180 days. The moratorium may also end upon adoption of a subsequent revision or extension.
People behind it
- Mary K. Swiacki
Offered Resolution No. 2026-02 extending the 180-day data-center construction moratorium.
- Nikkel
Seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-02.
- Armada Township Board
Adopted and later extended the moratorium on data-center construction within the township.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements4
Imposes a temporary 180-day moratorium on commencing or building any data center within Armada Township; the moratorium was later extended for an additional 180 days.
During the moratorium, the Township may not accept, process, or approve permit applications or site plans for data centers.
During the moratorium, building or planning for the building of a data center may not occur within the Township.
The moratorium expires after 180 days or upon adoption of a subsequent revision or extension by the Township Board.
Sources
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