The Data Center Divide
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Norvell Township
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Mixed Data Center Policies
Norvell Township has enacted a temporary pause on data center approvals while it develops regulations, delaying new construction or expansion for up to 12 months, with a possible six-month extension. Existing centers may continue operating.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Norvell Township.
current law · Norvell TownshipAllows Norvell Township to temporarily pause data-center approvals while it develops zoning rules, for up to 12 months with a possible six-month extension.Norvell Township Resolution 2026-06 (Data Center Moratorium)
What this means
The measure would pause approvals for data centers while the township develops regulations, making new construction or expansion substantially harder during that period; it does not expressly ban continued operation of existing centers (moratorium on data center approvals). The zoning amendment allows an initial pause of up to 12 months and an extension of up to six more months, so the restriction is temporary but could cause a lengthy delay (up to twelve (12) months).
Timing
The Township adopted Resolution 2026-06, a moratorium on approval of data centers. The ordinance requires a moratorium resolution to specify an initial period of no more than 12 months, with a possible extension of up to 6 additional months, but the sources do not state the duration or expiration of Resolution 2026-06.
People behind it
- Norvell Township Board
Initiated the zoning text amendment and adopted the moratorium resolution.
- Andrew Haystead
Proposed Resolution 2026-06 imposing a moratorium on approval of data centers.
- Deserre Sauers
Seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-06.
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- Norvell Township Planning Commission
Reviewed the temporary-moratorium zoning text amendment and recommended its approval to the Township Board.
- Scott Pacheco, AICP
Prepared and presented the staff reports and draft zoning text amendment establishing the temporary-moratorium process.
- Monika Cook
Moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the temporary-moratorium zoning text amendment.
- Geoffrey Cripe
Seconded the Planning Commission motion recommending approval of the temporary-moratorium zoning text amendment.
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Norvell Township adopted Resolution 2026-06, described in the meeting minutes as a moratorium on approval of data centers.
The zoning ordinance authorizes the Township Board, by resolution, to temporarily halt the review or issuance of applications, permits, rezonings, licenses, or other approvals for new or emerging land uses, which can prevent data-center construction or expansion approvals during the moratorium.
A moratorium may initially last no more than 12 months and may be extended by up to 6 additional months.
Any moratorium resolution must state its purpose and supporting findings concerning the necessity of the moratorium and the public health, safety, or welfare.
Notice of a moratorium resolution must be published within 15 days and must summarize its effect, state its duration and whether an extension is possible, and identify where the public can inspect the resolution.
Sources
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