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.
Ross Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Ross Township has enacted a one-year pause on accepting or processing data-center applications, which may delay new construction and expansions; the Board can extend the pause, but existing centers may continue operating.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Ross Township.
current law · Ross TownshipProhibits Ross Township from accepting or processing data center applications for one year, with the Board able to extend the moratorium.Ross Township Data Center Moratorium Extension (2026)
What this means
The measure would stop the Township from accepting or processing data-center applications for one year, and it allows the Township Board to extend the pause if it decides that is needed (one-year moratorium). That would seriously delay new construction or expansion, though the measure does not prohibit existing data centers from operating.
Timing
- Ends
- one year from the effective date of Ordinance No. 247
The moratorium applies to accepting or processing data-center applications. The Township Board may extend it if deemed necessary.
People behind it
- Ross Township Board
Adopted Ordinance Nos. 246 and 247 on July 21, 2026.
- Trustee Langshaw
Moved to accept the zoning ordinance text amendment corresponding to Ordinance No. 246.
- Trustee Bekes
Identified in the meeting’s motion record as the mover for acceptance of the zoning ordinance text amendment corresponding to Ordinance No. 246.
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- Treasurer Wiersma
Supported the motion to accept Ordinance No. 246 and the motion to accept the temporary moratorium authority and data-center moratorium in Ordinance No. 247.
- Clerk Stage
Moved to accept the temporary moratorium authority and data-center moratorium corresponding to Ordinance No. 247.
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Imposes a temporary moratorium prohibiting the acceptance or processing of applications for data centers in Ross Township for one year from the ordinance’s effective date.
Allows the Township Board to extend the data-center moratorium if it determines an extension is necessary.
Adds authority for the Township to impose and extend moratoria on certain land uses by ordinance or resolution.
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