The Data Center Divide
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Comstock Charter Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Comstock Charter Township has enacted a temporary pause on accepting or processing data-center applications for up to one year or until new rules take effect; existing centers may continue operating.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Comstock Charter Township.
current law · Charter Township of ComstockPauses the processing and approval of new data center applications in Comstock Township for up to a year while the township develops regulations.Comstock Charter Township Ordinance No. 565 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause accepting or processing data center applications for up to one year, or until new rules take effect, substantially delaying new construction and expansion (temporary moratorium). It would not prohibit operating existing data centers.
Timing
- Ends
- one (1) year following adoption of the ordinance, or the effective date of any amended or new Township ordinances or regulations addressing data centers, whichever occurs first
The Township Board may extend the moratorium by resolution before it expires to allow sufficient time to complete amendments or additions to its ordinances and regulations.
People behind it
- Charter Township of Comstock Township Board
Adopted the temporary moratorium on accepting or processing data-center applications.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
Temporarily prohibits accepting or processing applications for data centers.
The moratorium lasts one year after adoption or until new or amended Township regulations addressing data centers take effect, whichever occurs first.
Before the moratorium expires, the Township Board may extend it by resolution to allow additional time to complete regulatory amendments or additions.
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