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.
Madison Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Madison Township has enacted a 12-month pause on permits for new data centers and expansions requiring permits; existing facilities’ operations do not appear to be restricted.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Madison Township.
current law · Madison TownshipMadison Township, Lake County trustees reportedly unanimously imposed a 12-month moratorium on granting data-center permits at their May 28 meeting.Lake County, Ohio Madison Township Board of Trustees Resolution No. 26-074 (2026)
What this means
The 12-month moratorium on data-center permits would temporarily block new projects and expansions requiring permits. It does not appear to restrict the operation of existing data centers, but the year-long pause is a substantial development barrier.
Timing
Reported 12-month moratorium; exact effective/expiration dates and extensions unverified.
People behind it
- Madison Township Board of Trustees
Unanimously approved the 12-month data center moratorium.
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Reported 12-month pause on granting data-center permits. Full operative scope unverified.
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