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.
Fruitland Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Fruitland Township has enacted a six-month pause on accepting and processing data-center applications, delaying projects and expansions requiring approval; existing data centers may continue operating.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Fruitland Township.
current law · Fruitland TownshipPauses the acceptance and processing of data center applications in Fruitland Township for six months.Fruitland Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause the township’s acceptance and processing of data-center applications for six months, delaying new projects and expansions that need approval (“temporary moratorium” lasting six months). It does not prohibit existing data-center operations, but this temporary development moratorium is a substantial barrier.
Timing
- Ends
- six (6) months following the adoption of this ordinance
The temporary moratorium applies to the acceptance and/or processing of applications for a data center.
People behind it
- Fruitland Township Board
Adopted the temporary six-month moratorium on accepting or processing data-center applications.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A temporary moratorium prohibits the acceptance and processing of applications for data centers for six months after adoption. Ordinance No. 100-173 was adopted July 20, 2026, and became effective August 25, 2026.
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