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.
Howland Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Howland Township has enacted a six-month pause on new data center applications in all zoning districts, with the possibility of an extension while it studies new rules.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Howland Township.
current law · Howland TownshipEstablishes a six-month moratorium on accepting, reviewing, or approving applications for zoning certificates, conditional-use permits, variances, rezonings, and other required approvals for establishing, constructing, or operating data centers across all Howland Township zoning districts; it applies to new applications submitted after the resolution’s effective date.Howland Township Data Center Moratorium Resolution (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause new data center applications across all Howland zoning districts for six months, blocking covered projects from moving forward during that period. It could be renewed or extended, so the delay may last longer while the township studies new rules.
Timing
- Ends
- six months after its effective date
The moratorium is renewable for an additional six months if necessary, and trustees may extend it for an additional reasonable period as needed to complete the study and adopt zoning amendments.
People behind it
- Howland Board of Trustees
Approved the six-month moratorium on data-center applications and related zoning approvals.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A six-month moratorium bars the acceptance, review, and approval of applications for zoning certificates, conditional-use permits, variances, rezonings, and other required approvals for establishing, constructing, or operating a data center. It applies in all township zoning districts to new applications submitted after the moratorium takes effect. The moratorium may be renewed for another six months and extended for an additional reasonable period while the township completes its study and adopts zoning amendments.
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