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.
City of Dearborn Heights
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Dearborn Heights has enacted a one-year pause on covered data center activity, delaying new development. The scope and any exceptions, including whether existing facilities may operate, are unclear.
Rating from Wayne County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Dearborn Heights.
current law · City of Dearborn HeightsProhibits business data centers in Dearborn Heights for 365 days.Michigan Dearborn Heights City Council Data Center Moratorium Resolution (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the 365-Day moratorium on any business data center would substantially delay new data center development in Dearborn Heights for a year. The minutes do not specify exceptions or say whether existing facilities could keep operating, but the temporary ban on covered data center activity makes this a severe restriction.
Timing
- Ends
- 365 days after adoption
The measure establishes an immediate 365-day moratorium on any business data center in Dearborn Heights.
People behind it
- Councilman Tom Wencel
Proposed the data center moratorium and moved to amend it from 180 days to 365 days.
- Councilman Hassan Saab
Seconded the motions to approve the data center moratorium and its 365-day amendment.
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An immediate 365-day moratorium prohibits any business data center in the City of Dearborn Heights.
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