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.
Ashland Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Ashland township has enacted a 12-month pause on accepting or processing data center applications, temporarily blocking projects and expansions requiring applications; existing centers are not stated to be affected, and the pause may be extended by resolution.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Ashland Township.
current law · Ashland TownshipTemporarily prohibits Ashland Township from accepting or processing data center applications for 12 months, with an option to extend the moratorium by resolution.Ashland Township Data Center Moratorium Extension (2026)
What this means
The measure creates a 12-month moratorium on accepting or processing data center applications, which would temporarily block new data center projects and expansions that need applications. It does not say existing centers must stop operating, but the township may extend the moratorium by resolution.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption
The ordinance imposes a 12-month moratorium on accepting or processing data-center applications. The Township may extend it by resolution before it expires to allow further study and consideration of potential ordinance amendments.
People behind it
- Ashland Township Board
Adopted Ordinance No. 04-14-26 imposing a temporary moratorium on applications for data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
Imposes a 12-month moratorium that eliminates acceptance or processing of data-center applications in Ashland Township.
Allows the Township to extend the moratorium by resolution before it expires, to allow additional time for consideration and potential zoning amendments.
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