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.
Ogemaw County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Ogemaw County’s enacted amendment pauses processing data-center applications for up to one year or until a zoning amendment takes effect, without prohibiting existing operations.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Ogemaw County.
Specific to Ogemaw County only.
current law · County measureProhibits Ogemaw County from accepting or processing data center applications for up to one year, or until a zoning amendment takes effect, whichever comes first.Ogemaw County Zoning Ordinance Amendment #01-26 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause the acceptance or processing of data-center applications for up to one year, or until a zoning amendment takes effect, whichever comes first (“remain in effect for one (1) year”). That would significantly delay new projects, though it does not prohibit operating existing data centers.
Timing
- Ends
- One year after the effective date of the ordinance or when an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance becomes effective, whichever occurs first
The moratorium applies to applications for solar energy systems, wind energy systems, battery energy storage systems, and data centers. It does not apply to residential solar arrays that are accessory structures. The County Board may extend the moratorium by resolution before it expires, with notice of the extension published on the County website.
People behind it
- Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners
Adopted Resolution 26-134 and approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment #01-26, including the temporary moratorium.
- Ogemaw County Planning Commission
Recommended approval of Text Amendment #01-26 and is authorized to recommend future temporary moratoriums.
- Wiltse
Moved to approve the resolution.
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- Surbrook
Seconded the motion to approve the resolution.
- Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
Authorized to sign documents necessary to implement the resolution.
- Ogemaw County Clerk
Responsible for certifying the adopted amendment and filing it.
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Imposes a temporary moratorium on accepting or processing applications for data centers. The moratorium lasts for one year after the ordinance becomes effective or until a zoning ordinance amendment becomes effective, whichever occurs first.
Allows the County Board of Commissioners to extend the data-center moratorium by resolution before it expires, with notice of the extension published on the County website.
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