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.
Coldwater Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Coldwater Township’s enacted measure pauses data-center permit applications and approvals for 180 days while it considers new rules, delaying projects and expansions but not permanently banning them.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Coldwater Township.
current law · Coldwater TownshipTemporarily pauses applications, reviews, approvals, and permits for data center projects in Coldwater Township for 180 days while the township studies possible new rules.Coldwater Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure pauses acceptance, review, approval, and issuance of permits for data center development for 180 days while the township studies possible new rules (a 180-day moratorium). That would substantially delay new projects and expansions, but it is temporary rather than a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
The moratorium applies to the acceptance, review, approval, and issuance of permits for data center development. No extension condition is stated.
People behind it
- Coldwater Township Board
Adopted Ordinance No. 26-03 establishing a 180-day moratorium on data center development permits in Coldwater Township.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A 180-day moratorium prohibits the acceptance, review, approval, and issuance of permits for data center development in Coldwater Township.
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