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.
Wayne County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Wayne County has enacted a pause on data centers and data center power plants, making covered construction or expansion harder. The pause’s duration and exceptions are not stated.
Rating from Utah statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Wayne County.
Specific to Wayne County only.
current law · County measureIdentifies a proposed moratorium on data centers and data center power plants in Wayne County through Resolution 2026-04.Wayne County Resolution 2026-04 (2026)
What this means
The county lists a moratorium on data centers and data center power plants, which would pause covered development and make building or expanding substantially harder. The provided sources do not state how long it would last or what exceptions apply.
Timing
The sources identify Resolution 2026-04 as a moratorium on data centers and data center power plants, but they do not state an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Wayne County CommissionWebsite
County governing body that scheduled the meeting to consider the moratorium on data center development and is identified with Resolution 2026-04.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Resolution 2026-04 imposes a moratorium on data centers and data center power plants, restricting their development.
Sources
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