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.
Dexter Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Neutral Data Center Policies
Dexter Township has enacted a temporary pause on data center applications for 180 days, with an option to extend it another 180 days; although the description says it “would” pause applications, it says existing operations are not restricted.
Rating from Washtenaw County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Dexter Township.
current law · Dexter TownshipTemporarily prohibits Dexter Township from accepting or processing data center applications for up to 180 days, with a possible 180-day extension.Dexter Township Resolution No. 26-705 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause data center applications for 180 days, with an option to extend the pause for another 180 days, making new development and expansion substantially harder during that period (moratorium duration). It is temporary, not a permanent ban, and the sources do not describe restrictions on existing operations.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
The moratorium is limited to 180 days and may be extended for an additional 180 days.
People behind it
- Karen Nolte
Moved adoption of Resolution 26-705 establishing the data center application moratorium.
- Michelle Stamboulellis
Seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 26-705.
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Imposes a moratorium on data-center applications for 180 days, with an option to extend it for an additional 180 days, thereby delaying the acceptance or processing of covered applications during the moratorium period.
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