Schoolcraft Township mulls yearlong data center moratorium
Schoolcraft Township officials are considering a one-year moratorium on data center permits, licenses and approvals. The proposed pause would give the township time to review and potentially amend its zoning ordinance to regulate data centers.
The Schoolcraft Township Board in Michigan is scheduled to review Ordinance 295, which would establish a one-year moratorium on data center permits, licenses and approvals. The moratorium could remain in effect until the township updates its zoning ordinance and could be extended if necessary.
Township officials have not identified a specific data center proposal in Schoolcraft Township. The action comes amid proposed data center developments in other West Michigan communities, including Lowell, Gaines and Solon townships.