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.
Sherman Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Sherman Township’s enacted moratorium blocks data-center applications until May 19, 2028, or until zoning amendments take effect, whichever comes first; it does not ban existing operations.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Sherman Township.
current law · Sherman TownshipProhibits Sherman Township from accepting or processing data center applications until May 19, 2028, or until data center zoning amendments take effect, whichever comes first.Sherman Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The ordinance would stop the township from accepting or processing data center applications until May 19, 2028, or until data-center zoning amendments take effect, whichever comes first (moratorium term). That creates a major barrier to building or expanding data centers during the moratorium, though it does not itself ban operating existing centers.
Timing
- Ends
- 2028-05-19, or earlier when amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding data centers become effective
The moratorium applies to accepting or processing data-center applications. The Township Board may extend it by resolution to allow additional review; any extension must be posted on the Township website.
People behind it
- Sherman Township Board
Adopted Ordinance 2026-B establishing the temporary data center moratorium and is responsible for administering and extending it.
- Kurt D. Lubben
Sherman Township Clerk who presented the proposed moratorium ordinance and signed the adoption notice.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A temporary moratorium prohibits the acceptance and processing of any applications for data centers. It remains in effect until May 19, 2028, or until zoning amendments addressing data centers become effective, whichever occurs first; the Township Board may extend it by resolution.
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