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 Westlake
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Westlake city’s enacted temporary moratorium blocks new data-center zoning approvals and occupancy permits for up to six months, with up to two 90-day extensions, making construction or expansion harder during the pause.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Westlake.
current law · City of WestlakeWestlake Council unanimously adopted a temporary moratorium at its September 3, 2026 meeting, stopping acceptance or issuance of zoning approvals and occupancy permits for data centers for up to six months.City of Westlake Ordinance 2026-99 (2026)
What this means
The moratorium blocks new zoning approvals and occupancy permits for data centers for up to six months, with up to two 90-day extensions possible (moratorium duration and extensions). That makes building or expanding a data center substantially harder during the pause, although it is temporary rather than a permanent ban.
Timing
Original reporting describes up to six months, with two possible 90-day extensions. Later amendment text and exact expiration are unverified.
People behind it
- Duane Van Dyke
Council member who proposed the legislation
- David Greenspan
Council member who discussed interpretation of data center
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Original measure halts accepting or issuing zoning approvals or occupancy permits for up to six months, with up to two 90-day extensions. Amendment text is unverified.
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