West Traverse Township, Michigan

“I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Section is to establish minimum requirements and regulations for the construction, location, operation, and decommissioning of data centers.”

“SECTION II ADD A NEW SECTION , TITLED "DATA CENTERS" A new Section _, titled "Data Centers" is hereby added to the Township Zoning Ordinance to read as follows: Section _.”

“…recommend approval to the West Traverse Township Board of Trustees an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium, in the form drafted by the Township Attorney and for Data Centers while West Traverse Township completes…”

“…recommend approval to the West Traverse Township Board of Trustees an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium, in the form drafted by the Township Attorney and for Data Centers while West Traverse Township completes…”

“C. Correspondence - Lane noted a letter of support in the packet for a moratorium on any data center permits.”

“a. Case #5-2026 - Public Hearing to consider a temporary moratorium on applications for data centers in West Traverse Township.”

“a. Case #5-2026 - Public Hearing to consider a temporary moratorium on applications for data centers in West Traverse Township.”

“b. Discussion -Battery Energy Storage Systems - Lane suggested using the same template for Data Centers and that a moratorium for Data Centers be in place before a Battery Storage System moratorium.”

“dinance to impose a temporary moratorium, in the form drafted by the Township Attorney and labeled “Public Hearing Draft 09-09-26”, on accepting or considering applications for Data Centers while West Traverse Township…”