Wixom council rejects developer's request to bypass data center moratorium
The Wixom City Council rejected a developer's request to bypass an existing six-month data center moratorium. The developer, Wixom Industrial One, proposed a project for three buildings on a 54-acre property. The council maintained the moratorium while it works on a new data center ordinance, a decision that drew applause from residents.
The Wixom City Council recently voted to reject a request from developer Dennis Griffin, operating through Wixom Industrial One, to exempt his proposed data center project from a six-month moratorium that was adopted in March. The council's decision was met with applause from residents attending the meeting, indicating strong community sentiment.
The proposed data center development includes three buildings spanning over 519,000 square feet on a 54-acre parcel located along South Wixom Road. Griffin sought to proceed with the project despite the current pause on data center construction.
Council members opted to keep the moratorium in effect, citing concerns for the health and safety of residents and the city as they work to develop the city's first dedicated data center ordinance. This move ensures that the city has time to establish comprehensive regulations before new data center projects can advance.