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.
City of Lapeer
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Lapeer has enacted a 12-month pause on establishing or using data centers while officials develop regulations, delaying projects but not permanently banning them.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Lapeer.
current law · City of LapeerProhibits establishing or using data centers in Lapeer for 12 months while the city develops rules for them.City of Lapeer Resolution No. 2026-05 (2026)
What this means
The measure would temporarily prohibit establishing or using data centers in Lapeer for 12 months while officials develop regulations (“blanket prohibition”). That would block projects during the moratorium and create delays, though it is not a permanent ban.
People behind it
- City Commission
Unanimously approved the 12-month data center moratorium.
- Planning Commission
Directed by the resolution to identify and recommend zoning regulations for data centers.
- City staff
Directed by the resolution to work on identifying and recommending zoning regulations for data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Reported resolution imposes a blanket prohibition on establishment and use of data centers, including approval, pending study and city regulation.
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Directs Planning Commission and staff to recommend zoning permitting data-center uses while protecting public interests; planning direction, not an entitlement.
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