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 Tiffin
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Tiffin has enacted a temporary pause of up to 12 months on data-center development, including converting buildings for that use; the city may end the pause early after review.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Tiffin.
current law · City of TiffinTiffin Resolution 2026-42 bars establishment or conversion of structures into data centers for up to 12 months.City of Tiffin Resolution 2026-42 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause data-center development in Tiffin for up to 12 months, including converting buildings or changing uses to allow a data center (12-month moratorium). That is a major temporary barrier, though the reported review could allow the city to end the pause early (clock could stop early).
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption, or earlier if the city completes its zoning review
The measure establishes a moratorium for twelve months; the clock could stop early if the city finishes its zoning review.
People behind it
- Mayor
The measure was listed as the Mayor’s Request for Legislation #26-16, identifying the Mayor as the proposing authority. Mayor’s Request for Legislation #26-16
- Kyle Daugherty
Introduced Resolution 2026-42. Intro. By Kyle Daugherty
- City Administration
Was to review data centers and consider whether zoning or other laws should regulate them during the moratorium. City Administration would look at other communities
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A temporary moratorium bars establishing a data center or converting a building or other structure into one, including construction or a change of use that would allow a data center, within Tiffin for up to 12 months. The period may end earlier if the city completes its zoning review. The moratorium’s scope and 12-month period; the clock could stop early
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
The moratorium may end before 12 months if the city completes its zoning review, potentially allowing data center development to proceed sooner, subject to the resulting rules.
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