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.
Village of Archbold
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Neutral Data Center Policies
Archbold has enacted a temporary pause on data-center development and annexation applications, limiting new construction and expansion; its duration is unclear, and existing operations are not described as restricted.
Rating from Fulton County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Village of Archbold.
current law · Village of ArchboldImposes a temporary moratorium through Resolution 2026-16 on data centers, advanced-manufacturing facilities, technology-storage facilities, and related development and annexation applications while the Village conducts safety studies and considers zoning options.Village of Archbold Resolution No. 2026-16 (2026)
What this means
The measure would temporarily stop data-center development and annexation applications, making it much harder to build or expand centers while the moratorium is in effect. The sources do not state how long it would last, and they do not describe restrictions on operating existing centers.
Timing
Resolution 2026-16 established a temporary moratorium effective immediately, but the sources do not specify an expiration date or ending condition. The Council may extend or rescind it.
People behind it
- Mayor Brad Grime
Presented Resolution 2026-16 to the Village Council.
- Aaron Alt
Village Administrator who explained and administered the presentation of the proposed moratorium.
- Chad Kern
Moved to suspend the three-reading rule and moved to pass Resolution 2026-16.
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- Kevin Eicher
Seconded the motion to suspend the three-reading rule.
- Gary Dominique
Seconded the motion to pass Resolution 2026-16.
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A temporary moratorium prohibits or pauses data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, and technology storage facilities, including related development and annexation applications. The moratorium took effect immediately when Resolution 2026-16 was passed by emergency; the provided sources do not state its duration.
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