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.
Clay Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Clay Township has an enacted resolution, though its description says “if enacted,” that pauses processing applications to build or expand data centers for 12 months; existing centers may continue operating.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Clay Township.
current law · Clay TownshipClay Township trustees approved a temporary moratorium on accepting and processing applications to establish or expand data centers, with a 12-month term.Clay Township Trustee Resolution 2026-016
What this means
If enacted, this would stop the township from accepting or processing applications to build or expand data centers for 12 months. That is a major temporary barrier, though it would not prohibit existing data centers from operating.
Timing
- Ends
- Approximately April 2027; exact effective/expiry dates unverified
12-month moratorium; trustees reportedly may extend it before the end of the term. No later change verified as of October 26, 2026.
People behind it
- Angela Howell
Trustee chairperson explaining the moratorium
- Mark Haworth
Clay Township trustee
- Dale Winner
Clay Township trustee
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
Pauses acceptance and processing of applications for establishment or expansion of data centers.
Directs zoning commission to recommend regulations governing location, development standards and operation. Permanent standards are not established by this reporting.
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