The Data Center Divide
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Washington Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Washington Township enacted a 12-month pause on new data centers operating in the township and called for considering data-center zoning rules, whose details are not specified.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Washington Township.
current law · Washington TownshipTemporarily prohibits new data centers from operating in Washington Township for 12 months while trustees consider adding data-center-specific zoning rules.Washington Township Data-Center Moratorium Resolution (April 6, 2026)
What this means
The measure would pause new data centers from operating in Washington Township for 12 months, a substantial delay to development (12-month moratorium). It also calls for considering data-center-specific zoning rules, but the minutes do not say what those rules would be.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption
The moratorium applies to new data centers attempting to operate in Washington Township. During the moratorium, the trustees will consider adding a dedicated data-center section to the zoning code. No extension condition is stated.
People behind it
- Randy Rodgers
Proposed the resolution establishing a 12-month moratorium on new data centers in Washington Township.
- Merrit Boyce
Seconded the resolution establishing the 12-month data-center moratorium.
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Imposes a 12-month moratorium on any new data centers attempting to operate in Washington Township.
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