Saginaw approves new rules for future data centers as moratorium nears end

Name: Saginaw approves new rules for future data centers as moratorium nears end
Uploaded: 2026-09-29T13:32:42.000Z
Duration: 1 min 23 s
Description: The City of Saginaw has approved a new ordinance that sets specific rules for future data centers, covering aspects like water and energy usage, noise levels, and residential buffer zones. This regulatory action comes as an existing data center moratorium in the city is nearing its expiration.

News Clip1:23WNEM TV5·Saginaw, Saginaw County, MI·9/29/2026

The City of Saginaw has approved a new ordinance that sets specific rules for future data centers, covering aspects like water and energy usage, noise levels, and residential buffer zones. This regulatory action comes as an existing data center moratorium in the city is nearing its expiration.

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Gov: City of Saginaw

The ordinance sets rules for water and energy use, noise, residential buffers and neighborhood meetings before any data center can set up shop in the city.

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