Data center moratorium gives Stronach time to revisit zoning, master plan
Stronach Township has officially enacted a six-month moratorium on data center development, effective after a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees on June 10. The moratorium, expiring on December 31, 2024, allows township officials to research the potential impacts of data centers and evaluate appropriate regulations for the community. No formal data center applications or zoning changes have been submitted to date.
The Stronach Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution on June 10, enacting a six-month moratorium on data center development within the township. The temporary ban officially took effect following the required legal publication.
Stronach Township Supervisor Phil Vadeboncoeur stated that the moratorium is set to expire on December 31, 2024, but noted that an extension could be considered at a later date. As of now, the township has not received any formal applications for data center projects or any related zoning change proposals from developers.
During this six-month period, township officials plan to delve into research regarding the potential impacts of data centers and existing regulations. The objective is to determine whether data centers are a suitable fit for Stronach Township and to develop appropriate zoning and land-use policies for such developments.