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.
Washington Charter Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Washington Charter Township has enacted a temporary pause of up to six months on accepting and reviewing data-center applications, delaying new projects and expansions while it works on zoning changes; it is not a permanent ban.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Washington Charter Township.
current law · Washington TownshipProhibits Washington Township from accepting or processing data center applications for six months or until its new data center zoning rules take effect, whichever comes first.Washington Charter Township Resolution 2026-14 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause acceptance and review of data-center applications for up to six months, delaying new projects and expansions while the township works on zoning changes (six-month moratorium). It is temporary, not a permanent ban, but it blocks applications during that period (moratorium scope).
Timing
Reported duration is six months or until data-center zoning changes take effect, whichever comes first. Exact expiration, exceptions, subsequent extension or supersession and continuing force are unknown.
People behind it
- Sam Previti
Made the motion to establish the six-month moratorium.
- Audrey Brown
Said she wanted the moratorium put in place after Prologis withdrew its application.
- Washington Township Board of Trustees
Approved and passed the moratorium.
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Reported pause on acceptance, processing, review, consideration or approval of applications, petitions and zoning/development approvals relating to a data center facility in the township.
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