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.
New Buffalo Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
New Buffalo Township’s enacted measure blocks data-center permits and approvals for one year, preventing construction or expansion during that period; the pause is temporary.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for New Buffalo Township.
current law · New Buffalo TownshipPauses permits, licenses, and approvals for data centers for one year while the township reviews its zoning rules.New Buffalo Township Data Center Moratorium Resolution (2026)
What this means
The measure pauses permits, licenses, and approvals for data centers for one year, making it substantially harder to build or expand one during that period. The pause is temporary, but it leaves no path to approval while it is in effect.
Timing
Reported term is one year from its adoption. Exact operative dates, exceptions and subsequent changes are unknown.
People behind it
- New Buffalo Township Board
Held the special meeting to consider the resolution and approved the one-year moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Reportedly temporarily halts the issuance of permits, licenses, or approvals for data centers.
Sources
Data provided by Regbase · Cookie preferences · Report missing data