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.
Bazetta Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Bazetta Township enacted a 180-day pause on data-center-related development while it prepares zoning rules, temporarily delaying projects but not permanently banning them.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Bazetta Township.
current law · Bazetta TownshipEstablishes a 180-day moratorium on any development related to data centers in Bazetta Township, temporarily preventing such development after adoption on May 12, 2026 (180-day moratorium).Bazetta Township Resolution 085-26 (2026)
What this means
If implemented, the 180-day moratorium would temporarily block data-center-related development while the township writes zoning rules, delaying projects that otherwise could proceed. That is a substantial short-term barrier, though it is not a permanent ban (“180-day moratorium on any development related to data centers”).
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
The moratorium applies to development related to data centers and was approved on 2026-05-12. No extension conditions are stated.
People behind it
- Bazetta Township Trustees
Approved the 180-day moratorium on development related to data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A 180-day moratorium prohibits any development related to data centers while the township develops zoning regulations. (approved a 180-day moratorium on any development related to data centers)
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