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.
Burleigh Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Burleigh township has enacted a pause on considering data center applications while it studies its rules. The pause’s length is unclear, and it is not described as a permanent ban.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Burleigh Township.
current law · Burleigh TownshipProhibits the township from considering data center applications temporarily while it studies related ordinances and regulations.Burleigh Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure pauses consideration of data center applications while the township studies its rules, creating a significant development delay. The source gives no end date or exceptions, so the delay’s length is unclear; it is not described as a permanent ban (limited moratorium on considering applications).
Timing
The sources confirm adoption of a temporary moratorium on data centers, but do not state an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Matt Jordan
Moved to approve the Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers.
- Paul Birkenbach
Supported the motion to approve the Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers.
- Burleigh Township Board
Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-2 enacting the Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers.
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- Stacy McClure
Burleigh Township Clerk who issued the adoption notice and made the ordinance available for inspection and copying.
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Temporary moratorium on considering applications for data centers while the Township completes a study of related ordinances and regulations.
Sources
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