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.
Chesaning Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Chesaning Township has enacted a temporary pause on data center siting, construction, operation, and related permits for 12 months while it considers zoning rules; it may extend the pause by up to six months.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Chesaning Township.
current law · Chesaning TownshipProhibits data center siting, construction, operation, and related permits in Chesaning Township for 12 months, with a possible extension of up to six months.Chesaning Township Ordinance 26-001 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause data center siting, construction, operation, and related permits for 12 months, with a possible extension of up to six months, while the township considers new zoning rules (12 months from the effective date). That would substantially delay or prevent projects during the moratorium, so it is a severe temporary restriction.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months from the effective date (2026-05-18), or earlier if the ordinance is repealed
The Township may extend the moratorium by ordinance for up to six additional months before it expires.
People behind it
- Kevin Carlton
Moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-001, the Data Center Moratorium.
- Sarah Tomac
Supported the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-001.
- Chesaning Township Board of Trustees
Adopted and enacted the Data Center/Facilities Moratorium Ordinance.
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- Joseph Ruthig
Township Supervisor who signed the ordinance on behalf of the Township Board.
- Daniel Himstedt
Township Clerk who signed and certified the ordinance and was directed to arrange its publication.
- Chesaning Township Planning Commission
Was directed by the ordinance to research data-center regulations and develop proposed zoning amendments, if appropriate.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
Imposes a moratorium beginning May 18, 2026, for 12 months on siting, establishing, installing, constructing, or maintaining data centers/facilities, and prohibits issuing related permits, licenses, or approvals for properties under the Township’s zoning jurisdiction. Pending court proceedings, acquired rights, existing liabilities, and existing causes of action are not affected.
Allows the Township to extend the moratorium by ordinance for up to an additional six months before it expires, if more time is needed to complete potential zoning amendments.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
The moratorium does not affect pending court proceedings, already-acquired rights, incurred liabilities, or existing causes of action; this can protect data-center projects or rights that already existed before the ordinance took effect.
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