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.
Imlay City
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Imlay City’s measure imposes a one-year pause on data-center permits and establishment, hindering new projects and expansions; it is described as enacted, though the rationale calls it proposed. It does not say existing centers would close.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Imlay City.
current law · City of Imlay CityTemporarily prohibits permitting or establishing data centers in Imlay City for one year while the city develops regulations.City of Imlay City Proposed Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause permits and the establishment of data centers for one year, making new projects and expansions substantially harder during that time (“one-year moratorium on the permitting and establishment”). The sources do not say it would shut down existing data centers, but a year-long pause is a severe temporary barrier.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after adoption (effective 2026-07-21)
The City Commission approved a one-year moratorium on the permitting and establishment of data centers, effective immediately on 2026-07-21.
People behind it
- Commissioner Tom Blount
Moved to approve Resolution 2026-15 establishing the data center moratorium.
- Commissioner Luke Stempien
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2026-15 establishing the data center moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A one-year moratorium, effective July 21, 2026, prohibits the permitting and establishment of data centers within the City of Imlay City.
Sources
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