Pittsfield Township considering zoning amendments to address data centers

Pittsfield Township considering zoning amendments to address data centers

News ClipWEMU·Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, MI·8/6/2026

Pittsfield Township's Planning Commission is proposing zoning amendments to regulate future data center development. This new ordinance follows a moratorium issued earlier this year and addresses residents' concerns. Residents are invited to provide feedback on the proposal at an upcoming public meeting.

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Gov: Pittsfield Township Planning Commission, Pittsfield Township officials, Township Supervisor Trish Reilly

Pittsfield Township's Planning Commission is set to present a new zoning amendment proposal to its residents. The proposed ordinance aims to establish regulations for any future data center development within the township.

This initiative comes after Pittsfield officials had previously issued a moratorium on data centers earlier in the year. Township Supervisor Trish Reilly highlighted that the zoning proposal incorporates several local protections, addressing concerns raised by residents regarding data center projects.

Residents will have the opportunity to share their comments and feedback on the proposed ordinance with local officials at the Pittsfield Administration Building during a public meeting scheduled for tonight.