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.
Arvon Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Arvon Township has an upcoming 12-month moratorium that would pause accepting or approving data center applications, delaying new construction and expansion but not directly stopping existing facilities from operating.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Arvon Township.
future law · Arvon TownshipProhibits Arvon Township from accepting, reviewing, or approving data center applications for 12 months starting November 1, 2026.Arvon Township Ordinance 2026-01, Temporary Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the 12-month moratorium would stop the township from accepting or approving data center applications, substantially delaying new construction and expansion. It would not directly stop existing data centers from operating.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after becoming effective on 2026-11-01 (2027-11-01)
The moratorium applies to data center and cryptocurrency mining facility applications. The Board may renew or extend it before expiration. A draft source gives a conflicting effective date of 2027-11-01.
People behind it
- Arvon Township Board
Approved and adopted the moratorium on data center and cryptocurrency mining facilities, imposed it, and may extend it by resolution.
- Arvon Township Planning Commission
May recommend a temporary moratorium to the Township Board and is responsible for developing permanent zoning-ordinance provisions covering data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Effective November 1, 2026, the moratorium prohibits the Township from receiving, processing, evaluating, or approving applications for data centers or cryptocurrency-mining facilities. It lasts 12 months, or under the draft, until data-center zoning amendments take effect if that occurs sooner, and may be renewed or extended by Township Board action.
Sources
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