Garfield Township panel recommends moratorium option amid data center debate

The Garfield Township Planning Commission is recommending a zoning amendment that would allow officials to place a temporary freeze on certain land uses, including data centers, for up to 18 months. The amendment would allow the township board to enact temporary moratoriums if it determines additional time is needed to review a proposed land use. A moratorium temporarily pauses the acceptance of applications and permits for a specific type of development. Under the proposal, moratoriums could last up to one year, with the option to extend them for an additional six months. The recommendation came from the planning commission last Wednesday after more than 90 minutes of public comment. DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/garfield-township-panel-recommends-moratorium-option-amid-data-center-debate-ai-northern-michigan-traverse-upnorthlive