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The Data Center Divide

Spencer Township

This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.

Mixed Data Center Policies

Spencer Township has enacted a 12-month pause on approvals, establishment, and construction for covered facilities; the described scope is advanced manufacturing facilities or uses, so it is not a permanent ban.

Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Spencer Township.

current law · Spencer Township
Imposes a 12-month moratorium on the approval, establishment, or construction of “advanced manufacturing facilities or uses” within Spencer Township.Spencer Township Resolution 2026-03-05

What this means

The measure would pause approval, establishment, and construction of covered facilities for 12 months, substantially delaying data center projects. It is a temporary pause, not a permanent ban, and the source describes its scope as advanced manufacturing facilities or uses.

Timing

Ends
12 months after adoption

Resolution 2026-03-05 imposes a 12-month moratorium on the approval, establishment, or construction of advanced manufacturing facilities or uses.

People behind it

  • Legal counsel who prepared Resolution 2026-03-05 imposing the 12-month moratorium.

  • Spencer Township trustee who voted to adopt Resolution 2026-03-05.

  • Spencer Township trustee who voted to adopt Resolution 2026-03-05.

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  • Spencer Township trustee who voted to adopt Resolution 2026-03-05.

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  • Imposes a 12-month moratorium within Spencer Township on the approval, establishment, or construction of advanced manufacturing facilities or uses, including data centers.

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