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.
Escanaba Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Escanaba Township temporarily blocks permits and approvals for data centers in areas covered by its zoning ordinance, for up to one year unless zoning changes take effect sooner.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Escanaba Township.
current law · Escanaba TownshipTemporarily prohibits Escanaba Township from issuing permits or approvals for data centers for up to one year, unless data-center zoning rules take effect sooner.Delta County, Michigan Escanaba Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would block permits, licenses, and approvals for starting or using data centers in areas covered by Escanaba Township’s zoning ordinance. It lasts up to one year, unless data-center zoning changes take effect sooner, and the Township may extend it by resolution—making this a major, though temporary, barrier to development and operation.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after the Ordinance’s effective date, or until amendments to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance concerning data centers become effective, whichever occurs first
The moratorium may be extended before it expires by Township resolution if additional time is needed; notice of any extension must be published.
People behind it
- Escanaba Township Board
Adopted the ordinance imposing the moratorium on data-center permits, licenses, and approvals.
- Theresa Chenier
Escanaba Township Clerk who issued and signed the ordinance-adoption notice.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
A moratorium prohibits issuing permits, licenses, or approvals for establishing or using data centers on property subject to Escanaba Township’s Zoning Ordinance. (moratorium on the issuance of permits, licenses, or approvals)
The moratorium lasts one year from the ordinance’s effective date or until amendments to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance concerning data centers take effect, whichever occurs first. (remains in effect for one year)
Before the moratorium expires, the Township may extend it by resolution if additional time is needed; notice of the extension must be published. (extend the moratorium by resolution)
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