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.
Fairfield Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Fairfield Township has an enacted six-month pause on covered data-center development, though the description also says “if enacted”; it delays projects but is not a permanent ban.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Fairfield Township.
current law · Fairfield TownshipImposes a six-month moratorium on data centers in Fairfield Township.Fairfield Township Resolution No. 26-85 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the six-month data center moratorium would temporarily stop covered data center development, creating a significant delay. It is not a permanent ban, so its impact is severe but limited in duration.
Timing
- Ends
- six months after adoption
Resolution 26-85 imposes a six-month moratorium on data centers.
People behind it
- Fairfield Township Board of Trustees
Adopted Resolution 26-85 imposing a six-month data center moratorium in Fairfield Township.
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Imposes a six-month moratorium on data centers in Fairfield Township, temporarily restricting their construction, expansion, or operation.
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