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.
Summerfield Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Summerfield township approved a temporary pause on data-storage-center projects while it plans an ordinance within 12 months; the pause could stop or delay projects, but its terms and exceptions are unclear.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Summerfield Township.
current law · Summerfield TownshipPauses data center development in Summerfield Township temporarily while the township prepares an ordinance, with a framework expected within 12 months.Summerfield Township Data Center Moratorium
What this means
The township approved a temporary data-storage-center moratorium while planning an ordinance within 12 months. That could stop or substantially delay new data-center projects during that period, although the notice does not explain the moratorium’s exact terms or exceptions.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption
The resolution imposes a temporary data-storage-center moratorium and provides for framework language for an ordinance to be adopted in 12 months. No extension condition is stated.
People behind it
- Trustee Seegert
Proposed the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-002 imposing the temporary data storage center moratorium.
- Summerfield Township Board
Adopted Resolution 2026-002 establishing the temporary data storage center moratorium.
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A temporary moratorium on data storage centers was adopted under Resolution 2026-002 while the township develops framework language for an ordinance to be adopted within 12 months.
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