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.
Sharon Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Neutral Data Center Policies
Sharon Township has enacted a temporary pause on data-center applications, permits, and site plans, delaying new construction and expansion for up to 12 months or until sufficient rules are adopted.
Rating from Washtenaw County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Sharon Township.
current law · Sharon TownshipPauses acceptance and processing of permits and site plans for data centers in Sharon Township until February 5, 2027, or until the township adopts sufficient regulations, whichever comes first.Sharon Township Resolution No. 2026-02-05-01 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause acceptance and processing of data-center applications, permits, and site plans for up to 12 months, or until the township adopts sufficient rules. That would significantly delay new construction and expansion, though it is temporary rather than a permanent ban.
People behind it
- Trustee Cooper
Moved the resolution for adoption.
- Treasurer Brickley
Seconded the motion to adopt the resolution.
- Sharon Township Board of Trustees
Adopted the resolution.
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- Michelle Mrocko
Sharon Township Clerk who certified the board’s adoption.
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Twelve-month moratorium on acceptance and processing of data center applications, permits and site plans.
Prevails over conflicting ordinances.
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Moratorium may end early upon Board determination of sufficient regulations; conditional relief, not an affirmative approval right.
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