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.
Lima Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Neutral Data Center Policies
Lima Township’s enacted resolutions temporarily pause data-center approvals while officials study rules, delaying projects; the township later extended the moratorium, but its duration and eventual rules are unspecified.
Rating from Washtenaw County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Lima Township.
current law · Lima TownshipTemporarily pauses approval of data centers in Lima Township while officials develop specific zoning rules for them.Lima Township Resolution No. 25-15 and Resolution No. 2026-13 (2025-2026)
What this means
The measure pauses data-center approvals for 180 days while the township studies new rules, creating a substantial delay for projects; the township later voted to extend the moratorium (180 days, extending the temporary moratorium). It is not described as a permanent ban, but the eventual rules are not yet specified in these sources.
People behind it
- Greg McKenzie
Moved the motion to offer Resolution 25-15 imposing the temporary data-center moratorium and directing an ordinance review (motion by McKenzie).
- Bill VanRiper
Supported the motion to offer Resolution 25-15 (supported by VanRiper).
- Ann Kwaske
Suggested that Lima Township proactively address data-center zoning and asked the board to consider a moratorium and ordinance review (suggestion to be proactive).
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- Lima Township Board
Approved the resolution placing the temporary moratorium and directing the Planning Commission to investigate adding data centers to the ordinance (motion to offer Resolution 25-15).
- Lima Township Planning Commission
Was directed to investigate adding data centers to the Township Ordinance and to help develop proposed amendments (directed to investigate adding data centers).
- Township Planners
Were assigned to help study the law and develop a proposed plan for ordinance changes (proceed with efforts to study).
- Township Engineers
Were assigned to help study the law and develop a proposed plan for ordinance changes (proceed with efforts to study).
- Township Officials
Were assigned to help study the law and develop a proposed plan for ordinance changes (proceed with efforts to study).
- Township Attorney
Was assigned to help study the law and develop a proposed plan for ordinance changes (proceed with efforts to study).
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Temporary moratorium on approval of data centers.
Extension of the moratorium; term unknown.
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