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.
Blair Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Blair Township’s moratorium is listed as enacted, though its description is conditional; it blocks data-center applications and approvals for up to a year, or until zoning amendments take effect.
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current law · Blair TownshipProhibits Blair Township from accepting or approving data center development applications for up to one year, or until data-center zoning rules take effect.Blair Township Data Center Moratorium Ordinance (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the measure would stop the Township from accepting or approving applications to establish, build, or expand data centers. That is a major short-term barrier, but the moratorium would last no more than one year unless zoning rules take effect sooner, so it is not a permanent ban. It bars applications and approvals for one year or until zoning amendments take effect.
Timing
- Ends
- one year from the effective date of the ordinance, or when zoning ordinance amendments regulating data centers become effective, whichever occurs first
The Township Board may extend the moratorium for an additional reasonable period by resolution before it expires if additional time is reasonably necessary to complete the review and adoption of regulations.
People behind it
- Blair Township
The governmental entity that proposed and enacted the Data Center Moratorium Ordinance.
- Blair Township Board
The legislative body responsible for holding the public hearing and considering adoption of the ordinance.
- Blair Township Planning Commission
Recommended that the Township Board adopt the Data Center Moratorium Ordinance.
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- Commissioner Clous
Moved to recommend that the Township Board adopt the Data Center Moratorium Ordinance.
- Commissioner Follette
Seconded the motion recommending that the Township Board adopt the Data Center Moratorium Ordinance.
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The moratorium bars Blair Township from accepting, processing, reviewing, considering, or approving any application, permit, site plan, special land use, rezoning, variance, license, or other Township approval for establishing, constructing, expanding, or developing a data center. The moratorium prohibits applications and approvals
The restriction applies to facilities containing multiple computer servers and associated equipment primarily providing off-site data storage, processing, or management services, including artificial-intelligence computing and cryptocurrency-mining operations. It excludes internal server rooms, on-site information-technology equipment supporting another primary use, and telecommunications switching facilities. Data Center defined
The moratorium lasts one year from its effective date or until zoning amendments regulating data centers become effective, whichever occurs first. Before expiration, the Township Board may extend it by resolution for an additional reasonable period if more time is needed to complete the regulatory review and adoption process. The moratorium remains in effect for one year
The ordinance does not take effect immediately upon adoption; it takes effect only after publication, delaying when the moratorium becomes enforceable. Effective upon publication after adoption
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