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.
Lincoln Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Lincoln Township has enacted a one-year pause on covered data-center development. It delays projects while in effect but is not a permanent ban.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Lincoln Township.
current law · Lincoln TownshipPauses data center approvals in Lincoln Township for one year.Lincoln Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure establishes a one-year temporary moratorium on data centers, which would pause covered development while it is in effect. That is a substantial delay, though it is not a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after adoption
Ordinance No. 50 establishes a temporary moratorium on data centers for one year.
People behind it
- Board of Supervisors of Lincoln Township
Enacting body responsible for adopting the measure
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Establishes a temporary one-year moratorium on data centers, restricting data-center development during that period.
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