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.
Burnside Township
Mixed Data Center Policies
Michigan offers equipment tax breaks to qualifying data centers, but some require major investment, job, water, and clean-energy commitments. Large electricity users also face separate rates, fees, and cost reviews; some must accept long contracts and minimum payments.
Rating and summary from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Burnside Township.
pending · Burnside TownshipAuthorizes Burnside Township to impose zoning moratoria on new data centers.Burnside Township Proposed Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The proposal would let Burnside Township impose a zoning moratorium on data centers, which could stop new projects and expansions while it is in effect; the notice does not say how long it would last. The township describes the proposal as one to enact a zoning moratorium on data centers.
Timing
The proposed zoning ordinance amendment would authorize zoning moratoriums and enact a moratorium on data centers, but the sources do not specify an expiration date, ending condition, or extension provision.
People behind it
- Burnside Township Board
Scheduled the public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment.
- Burnside Township Planning Commission
Held the public hearing and was responsible for discussing the proposed zoning ordinance amendment.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A proposed zoning-ordinance amendment would authorize Burnside Township to impose zoning moratoria on potential new uses, including a moratorium specifically on data centers.
Sources
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