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.
City of Pontiac
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Pontiac has enacted a six-month extension of its temporary moratorium, blocking new data-center projects and expansions through January 20, 2027; it is not a permanent ban.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Pontiac.
current law · City of PontiacExtends Pontiac’s temporary ban on establishing, permitting, or building data centers until January 20, 2027, or until the city adopts data-center zoning rules.City of Pontiac Resolution No. 26-126 (2026)
What this means
The measure would extend the data-center moratorium for six months, through January 20, 2027, blocking new projects and expansions during that period (extends the temporary moratorium). This is a major temporary barrier, though it is not a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- one (1) year from the effective date of this Ordinance
The ordinance imposes a temporary moratorium on establishing or expanding detention facilities. It may be repealed, shortened, or extended by subsequent City Council action as permitted by law. The agenda describes the moratorium as nine months, but the ordinance text states one year from its effective date.
People behind it
- City Administration
Responsible for conducting or arranging the study of permanent zoning and land-use regulations for detention facilities during the moratorium.
- Planning Division
Responsible for participating in the study and developing recommendations concerning permanent detention-facility zoning regulations.
- Mayor or designee
Responsible for transmitting the study results and recommended ordinance amendments to the City Council within nine months.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A citywide moratorium bars the establishment, permitting, consideration, approval, construction, and installation of data centers for an additional six months after July 20, 2026, through January 20, 2027, unless ended earlier by the City Council or automatically terminated when a zoning amendment regulating data centers takes effect. No further extensions are authorized.
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