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.
Monclova Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Monclova Township has enacted a 12-month pause on approvals to build or expand data centers; the description says existing facilities are not required to stop operating.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Monclova Township.
current law · Monclova TownshipImposes a temporary 12-month moratorium, effective upon adoption on February 17, 2026, on governmental actions allowing or facilitating the establishment or expansion of data processing centers in Monclova Township.Monclova Township Resolution 02172026-01
What this means
The measure would pause approvals for building or expanding data centers in Monclova Township for 12 months, making development substantially harder during that period. It does not say existing data centers must stop operating.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months following the effective date of the resolution
The resolution is effective immediately upon adoption on 2026-02-17, so the moratorium period ends 12 months later. No extension conditions are stated.
People behind it
- Deborah Stevens-Laux
Moved to adopt Resolution 02172026-01, imposing the 12-month data-center moratorium.
- Barbara S. Lang
Seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 02172026-01.
- Monclova Township Board of Trustees
Adopted and enacted the resolution imposing the 12-month data-center moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
For 12 months after adoption, township officials and representatives may not engage in official activity to facilitate the establishment or expansion of any data processing center within Monclova Township. 12-month prohibition
During the moratorium, the township may not accept or act on any application or petition for a permit, zoning approval, or land-use approval for a data processing center. No application accepted or acted upon
For the 12-month moratorium period, township land-use regulations are suspended for data center development, including notice periods and provisions that could allow a measure to take effect after a deadline passes. Suspension of land-use regulations
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
For 12 months, all township land-use regulations, notice periods, and provisions allowing action after a denial period lapses are suspended for data-center development; however, applications may not be accepted or acted upon during the same moratorium period.
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