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.
Garden Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Garden Township has enacted a measure pausing data-center applications, permits, and rezonings for 12 months, with a possible six-month extension; it does not say existing facilities must stop operating.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Garden Township.
current law · Garden TownshipPauses Garden Township’s acceptance, review, and approval of data center applications for 12 months, with a possible six-month extension while the township reviews its zoning rules.Delta County, Michigan Garden Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause accepting, reviewing, or approving data-center applications and related permits and rezonings for 12 months, with a possible six-month extension. That would substantially delay building or expanding data centers, though the notice does not say existing facilities must stop operating.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after publication of the notice
The moratorium applies to data centers and is effective for 12 months. The Township Board may extend it for an additional period of up to 6 months if more time is needed to complete the review or amendment process.
People behind it
- Garden Township Board
Adopted the resolution imposing the temporary data center moratorium on August 11, 2026.
- Delta County Planning Commission
Approved and recommended the moratorium resolution concerning data centers and cryptocurrency mining.
- Delta County Board of Commissioners
Approved the recommended 12-month moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining construction.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
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 Garden Township. It took effect upon publication of the notice on August 21, 2026, lasts 12 months, and may be extended by up to an additional 6 months.
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