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.
Dayton Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Dayton Township bars approval, construction, installation, and expansion of data centers until August 31, 2027. The measure does not specify that existing centers must stop operating.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Dayton Township.
current law · Dayton TownshipProhibits approval, construction, installation, or expansion of data centers in Dayton Township until August 31, 2027.Dayton Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure pauses approval, construction, installation, and expansion of data centers in Dayton Township until August 31, 2027 (the moratorium’s end date and restrictions). That temporary ban on new projects and expansions is a severe barrier, though the notice does not say existing data centers must stop operating.
Timing
- Ends
- Aug 31, 2027
The temporary moratorium on new or expanded data centers expires on 2027-08-31.
People behind it
- Dayton Township
Adopted Ordinance #26-08-01 imposing the temporary data center moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A temporary moratorium remains in effect until August 31, 2027; during that period, no data center or expansion may be approved, commenced, constructed, installed, or expanded within Dayton Township. The emergency ordinance takes effect the day after publication of the adoption notice. Moratorium terms and effective date
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