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.
Village of Greenleaf
Anti-Data Center Policies
Greenleaf’s current zoning does not allow data centers. An enacted measure lets residents who gather enough signatures put a proposed zoning change to a vote; it does not itself ban data centers or regulate existing facilities.
current law · Village of GreenleafRequires a proposed zoning change to allow a data center in Greenleaf to go to a public vote if residents gather enough petition signatures.Village of Greenleaf Resolution Affirming Data Centers Are Not Permitted Under Current Zoning (2026)
What this means
The measure would add a meaningful hurdle to data center development: if residents gather enough signatures, voters can decide whether to approve a zoning change. It would not itself ban data centers, and it does not add rules for operating existing facilities; current zoning already does not allow data centers.
People behind it
- Bonnie Crossman
Greenleaf village president
- Julie Carter
Resident advocate opposing a local data center
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
Reported affirmation that current zoning rules do not allow data-center projects.
Reported petition threshold is 15 percent of gubernatorial votes, followed by a ballot question. Operative text and enforceability unverified.
Sources
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