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.
Bethlehem Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Bethlehem Township has enacted a 12-month pause on new data centers locating or operating there, delaying new projects; the measure does not expressly prohibit existing centers.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Bethlehem Township.
current law · Bethlehem TownshipImposes a 12-month moratorium on any new data center attempting to operate or locate anywhere in Bethlehem Township, Ohio, adopted unanimously by the township trustees on May 19, 2026.Bethlehem Township Resolution 2026-11
What this means
The measure would pause for 12 months any new data center trying to locate or operate in Bethlehem Township, creating a major delay for new projects. It is temporary and does not expressly prohibit existing centers, so it is not an outright ban. 12 month moratorium on any new data center
Timing
- Ends
- twelve (12) months after adoption
Resolution #2026-11 imposes a twelve-month moratorium on any new data center attempting to operate or locate in Bethlehem Township. No extension condition is stated.
People behind it
- T. Renee Veselenak
Moved the motion introducing Resolution #2026-11 to impose the twelve-month data center moratorium.
- Jim Urbach
Seconded the motion introducing Resolution #2026-11.
- Bethlehem Township Board of Trustees
Adopted Resolution #2026-11 establishing the twelve-month moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A 12-month moratorium prohibits any new data center from operating or locating anywhere in Bethlehem Township, allowing time to study impacts and consider adding a dedicated data-center section to the zoning code.
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