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 Ypsilanti
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Neutral Data Center Policies
Ypsilanti enacted a temporary pause on data-center development for up to 365 days; meeting minutes also describe a 60-day hold on new zoning permits, not a permanent ban.
Rating from Washtenaw County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Ypsilanti.
current law · City of YpsilantiTemporarily prohibits new zoning permits for data centers in Ypsilanti for 60 days; the council also approved a separate resolution imposing a 365-day moratorium.City of Ypsilanti Resolution No. 2026-046A and Ordinances Nos. 1457, 1461 and 1472 (2026)
What this means
The council approved a temporary 365-day moratorium on data centers, which would pause data center development for a year. The minutes also describe a 60-day hold on new data-center zoning permits, so the measure would create a substantial delay rather than a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- 60 days after adoption; alternatively, 365 days under Resolution No. 2026-046A
The meeting minutes record approval of Ordinance No. 1457 imposing a 60-day moratorium on new data-center zoning permits and also approval of an alternate 365-day moratorium resolution. The sources do not clarify which measure controls.
People behind it
- Amber Fellows
Moved to approve Ordinance No. 1457 imposing a 60-day data-center zoning moratorium and proposed the alternate 365-day moratorium resolution.
- Roland Tooson
Seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 1457 imposing a 60-day data-center zoning moratorium.
- Desirae Simmons
Seconded the motion to add the alternate data-center resolution and co-sponsored its consideration.
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- Michelle King
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-046A imposing a temporary 365-day moratorium on data centers.
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An emergency 60-day moratorium prohibits issuing new zoning permits for data centers. (emergency moratorium ... for 60 days)
A separate temporary 365-day moratorium was approved for data centers. (temporary 365-Day moratorium on data centers)
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