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.
Fraser Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Fraser Township has enacted a temporary pause on data-center applications and approvals for 12 months, extendable by up to six more; it does not directly ban existing operations.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Fraser Township.
current law · Fraser TownshipPauses Fraser Township from accepting, reviewing, or approving data center applications and related permits or rezonings for 12 months, with a possible six-month extension.Fraser Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause applications and approvals for data centers in Fraser Township for 12 months, with a possible extension of up to 6 months, making development or expansion substantially harder during that time (temporary moratorium). It does not directly ban operating data centers, but the broad pause and potential 18-month duration are severe temporary restrictions.
Timing
- Ends
- twelve (12) months after the date of publication of the Notice
The moratorium is effective upon publication of the Notice. The Township Board may extend it for an additional period not exceeding six (6) months if more time is needed to complete the review or amendment process.
People behind it
- McKeon
Offered Resolution #5-362-26 imposing the temporary data center moratorium.
- Couveau
Seconded the motion offering Resolution #5-362-26.
- Fraser Township Board
Adopted the resolution imposing the temporary data center moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
A temporary moratorium prohibits the Township from accepting, processing, or approving applications, permits, rezonings, licenses, or other approvals for new, existing, or proposed data centers within Fraser Township.
The moratorium takes effect upon publication of the notice, lasts 12 months, and may be extended by the Township Board for up to an additional 6 months.
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