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.
City of New Franklin
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Strongly Pro-Data Center Policies
New Franklin has enacted a temporary pause on new data-center applications and permits for six months, renewable once for six more; existing centers can continue operating.
Rating from Summit County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of New Franklin.
current law · City of New FranklinProposes a six-month stay on accepting, reviewing, or approving new data-center applications and related uses in New Franklin, during which the City would not issue zoning, building, or other permits for such facilities.Ohio New Franklin Resolution No. 26-R-28
What this means
If enacted, the measure would pause new data-center applications and permits for six months, with one possible six-month renewal, making new development and permit-dependent expansion substantially harder during that period (the stay and renewal terms). It would not itself stop existing data centers from operating, but the temporary moratorium is a major barrier to new projects.
Timing
- Ends
- six months after passage
The moratorium is a six-month stay effective upon passage. City Council may renew it once for one additional six-month period by approved motion.
People behind it
- Stephen D. Rector
Sponsor of Resolution No. 26-R-28
- City Administration
Directed to study the impacts of data centers and recommend regulatory and zoning measures to Council
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A six-month stay, effective immediately upon passage, bars the filing, acceptance, consideration, review, and approval of all new applications for data centers and related activities or uses. During the stay, the City may not issue zoning, building, or other permits to open a data center. The stay may be extended once for an additional six months by City Council motion, and its broad definition covers facilities, cooling systems, electricity-related equipment, and construction materials incorporated into a data center.
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