Saginaw City Council passes rules on data centers and sets approval process
The Saginaw City Council voted 8-0 to adopt a data center zoning ordinance establishing how future data center projects will be reviewed. The rules require developers to submit several reports, including an energy report, although no specific data center proposal is currently pending in the city.
The Saginaw City Council unanimously approved a Data Center Zoning Ordinance, creating a formal approval process for any future data center development in the city. The ordinance defines data centers and establishes application requirements for developers, including multiple reports and documentation related to potential project impacts.
The new rules were adopted as Saginaw residents continue discussing the potential effects of data centers, including energy use and other community concerns. No data center project is currently proposed or under review in Saginaw.