Wixom city council takes steps to regulate data centers as 6-month moratorium nears end
Wixom city council is reviewing proposed zoning changes to regulate data centers as its six-month moratorium is ending. This action comes amidst a lawsuit filed by Wixom Industrial One and Sansone, the developers proposing a 55-acre data center complex, who seek to lift the moratorium and advance their project. Residents are generally pleased with the city's proactive approach.
Wixom city council is advancing efforts to regulate data centers as a six-month temporary moratorium on new developments approaches its end. On Tuesday night, the council began reviewing proposed changes to the city's zoning ordinance that would establish specific standards and permissible operating zones for data centers. The city initiated the development of these regulations in late 2025, enacting the moratorium to allow time for study.
Local residents expressed satisfaction with the city's proactive approach, with one person noting that the guidelines would help Wixom and surrounding communities and potentially set a standard for others. However, Wixom Industrial One, partnered with Sansone, which plans a 55-acre, three-building data center complex off Wixom Road, has filed a lawsuit against the city. The developers claim they have invested tens of thousands of dollars in proposals and are seeking court intervention to lift the moratorium and compel the project's progression.