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 Taylor
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Taylor has enacted a pause of up to 12 months on processing data-center and similar facility applications, permits, and site plans; existing facilities may continue operating.
Rating from Wayne County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Taylor.
current law · City of TaylorPauses the City of Taylor’s acceptance and processing of data center and similar data-storage facility applications, permits, and site plans until January 20, 2027, or earlier if the City adopts sufficient regulations.Taylor City Council Resolution CCR No. 1.42-26 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause the acceptance and processing of applications, permits, and site plans for data centers and similar storage facilities for up to 12 months, making new projects and expansions substantially harder to move forward. It does not prohibit existing data centers from operating, and the pause could end earlier if the city adopts adequate rules.
Timing
- Ends
- 2027-01-20 at 23:59
The City adopted a 12-month moratorium on accepting and processing applications, permits, and site plans for data centers or similar data-storage facilities. It may end earlier if the City Council determines that sufficient guidelines, regulations, zoning ordinances, and standards are in place.
People behind it
- Gerald Thomas
Introduced the motion to adopt the twelve-month moratorium on data centers and similar data-storage facilities.
- Christian Armstrong
Supported the motion to adopt the twelve-month moratorium on data centers and similar data-storage facilities.
- City Council of the City of Taylor
Adopted the moratorium resolution and established its effective period from January 20, 2026, through January 20, 2027.
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A 12-month moratorium prohibits the City from accepting or processing applications, permits, or site plans for data centers or similar data-storage facilities from January 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. through January 20, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. The moratorium may end earlier if the City Council determines that sufficient guidelines, regulations, zoning ordinances, and standards are in place.
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