Moratoria, zoning amendments and siting ordinances for data centers, battery storage, solar and wind in Garfield Charter Township (Grand Traverse County).
No upcoming vote or hearing detected in the documents we have read.
“…Monthly Report October 13, 2026 Township Board Meeting As part of the data center moratorium, Commissioners reviewed materials and watched a recorded webinar from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan regarding…”
“2. Temporary Moratorium Imposed.”
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“BACKGROUND: On August 25, 2026, the Township Board is expected to adopt a temporary moratorium on data centers in accordance with Section 409 of the Zoning Ordinance.”
“…Township Planning Commission August 26, 2026 timeline on the use of the moratorium time over the year. September and October study sessions will focus on the review of definitions, the current state of data centers in…”
“b. PD-2026-127 - Zoning Moratorium on Data Centers Timeline (7:25) Hannon stated that the township board passed a 12-month moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities.”
“Zoning Moratorium on Data Centers – Timeline August 26, 2026 – Planning Commission o Publish notice of adoption on August 14, 2027.”
“Board approved a twelve-month Temporary Moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities, Resolution 2026-26-T.”
“and WHEREAS, the Township’s current Zoning Ordinance does not expressly or comprehensively regulate Data Centers or Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities as distinct land uses;”
“Recommended Resolution for Temporary Moratorium – Adoption MOTION that Resolution 2026-26-T imposing a twelve (12) month Temporary Moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities, as attached to Planning…”
“c. Consideration of Moratorium on Data Centers – Findings and Resolution 2026-26-T”
“c. Consideration of Moratorium on Data Centers – Findings and Resolution 2026-26-T”
“"All setbacks will be adhered to." Sheets ordinance requires 50 ft of side and rear setback of a Primary Solar Energy System.”
Hearing notice: solar zoning amendment, Planning Commission; meeting May 13, 2026. The notice text is not reproduced here; open the original notice to read it.
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