Ordinance 56 establishes a moratorium prohibiting the construction, expansion, or operation of data centers within Freedom Township; the available source does not specify the moratorium’s duration, exceptions, or other requirements.

Allows data centers as permitted or conditionally permitted uses in designated industrial districts, subject to applicable zoning standards.

Allows an existing data center to continue operating as a lawful nonconforming use, protecting it from closure solely because of later zoning changes.

Permits expansion or modification of an existing data center when the project complies with site, building, and operational requirements.

Allows data-center projects to use or extend necessary utility, communications, roadway, access, and related infrastructure, subject to required approvals and applicable standards.

Provides a zoning-compliance certificate process that must be completed before a building permit can be obtained; applicants submit the application, three copies, and a $75 fee to the township zoning administrator.

Uses the Western Washtenaw Construction Authority as the regional agency for building, soil-erosion, and sedimentation-control permits and inspections.

Provides a defined Planning Commission review schedule: complete applications and fees submitted at least 10 business days before a meeting can be placed on the agenda, and the Commission meets monthly.

Provides established application procedures for site-plan review, conditional uses, zoning amendments, and zoning-board variances, allowing applicants to seek development approval or regulatory relief.