The Data Center Divide
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City of Marshall
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Marshall has an enacted measure, though its description calls it a proposal, pausing data-center approvals and development for 365 days, with possible 30-day extensions and limited property-owner relief.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Marshall.
current law · City of MarshallProhibits approval of data centers and similar developments in Marshall for 365 days, with possible extensions and limited exceptions.City of Marshall Resolution No. 2026-__ (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the proposal would stop data centers and similar developments from being approved or allowed for 365 days, with possible repeated 30-day extensions (365-day moratorium). A property owner could seek relief in limited circumstances, but the pause would still substantially delay new projects and expansions.
Timing
- Ends
- 365 days from the effective date of the Resolution
The moratorium may terminate earlier by subsequent ordinance or City Council resolution. The City Council may extend it in 30-day increments, with multiple extensions allowed; all other provisions remain in effect during extensions.
People behind it
- Marshall City Council
Adopted and enacted the resolution instituting the temporary moratorium.
- City Manager
Directed to study relevant state law, regulations, environmental concerns, and land uses and provide information for potential amendments.
- City officials
Directed to assist with studying the legal, regulatory, environmental, and land-use issues associated with data centers.
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- City Attorney
Directed to study relevant state law and related regulatory issues and provide information for potential amendments.
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Imposes a 365-day moratorium, beginning on the resolution’s effective date, during which no data centers or similar developments may be approved or otherwise allowed. The moratorium may end earlier if terminated by a later ordinance or City Council resolution.
Allows the City Council to extend the moratorium before it expires in additional 30-day periods, with multiple extensions permitted.
Requires an alleged aggrieved property owner or business seeking relief during the moratorium to petition the City Council for an expedited hearing and demonstrate that the moratorium precludes all viable economic use of the property or violates state or federal law. Relief is limited to what is necessary to cure the legal violation or loss of viable use.
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A property owner or business affected by the moratorium may request a reasonably expedited City Council hearing; if the moratorium eliminates all viable economic use of the property or violates state or federal law, the Council must grant relief to the extent necessary to correct the violation. petition a hearing before the City Council
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