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.
Windham Township
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Mixed Data Center Policies
Windham Township has enacted a moratorium on AI data centers, hindering their construction or expansion while zoning rules are considered; its duration and exact scope are unclear.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Windham Township.
current law · Windham TownshipReportedly establishes a temporary moratorium preventing AI data centers in Windham Township, prompted by the absence of zoning language addressing or prohibiting such facilities (unanimously approved a moratorium).Windham Township AI Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The township approved a moratorium on AI data centers, creating a major obstacle to building or expanding them while it considers zoning rules. The sources do not state how long the moratorium lasts or exactly what it covers, so its full burden is unclear (approved a moratorium).
Timing
The sources confirm that the Board adopted a moratorium on AI data centers, but they do not specify an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Rich Gano
Windham Township trustee who moved for approval of the moratorium on AI data centers.
- Windham Township Board of Trustees
Township governing body that approved and placed the moratorium on AI data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Windham Township placed a moratorium on AI data centers, temporarily restricting their construction; the sources do not state an end date or other time limit.
Sources
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