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.
Benton Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Benton Township enacted a data-center moratorium that would pause development, though its duration and details are unclear. Proposed zoning changes would also require a special-use permit and additional standards.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Benton Township.
current law · Benton Charter TownshipPauses data-center development in Benton Charter Township while the township considers data-center-specific zoning rules.Benton Charter Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The township approved an ordinance titled “Establishing Data Center Moratorium”, which would pause data-center development. The proposed zoning changes would also require a special-use permit and additional standards; because the moratorium’s duration and details are not provided, the full burden is unclear.
Timing
Legal notice identifies a data center moratorium; operative text, term, termination conditions and subsequent changes are unverified.
People behind it
- Karen Miller
Moved to approve Data Center Ordinance No. 1074.
- Scott Hoornstra
Identified in the meeting minutes as seconding the motion to approve Data Center Ordinance No. 1074.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Ordinance No. 1074 is identified as establishing a data center moratorium; activities restricted, exceptions and duration are unknown.
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