City of Ypsilanti, Michigan

“A. Presentation by City Planner regarding proposed Data Center Ordinance.”

“Steve Wilcoxen, Ypsilanti Ward 2 Councilmember – Expressed concerns regarding several aspects of the proposed data center zoning text amendment.”

“Staff emphasized that establishing regulations would provide the City with greater control over future proposals than leaving data centers unaddressed by the Zoning Ordinance.”

“…Ordinance No. 1473 - Entitled “Planned Unit Developments (PUD)” for the proposed zoning text amendment to Article VII, Division 1, Sections 122-700 through 122- 719." Public Hearing Resolution No. 2026-224, close the…”

Hearing notice: data center zoning amendment, City Council; meeting Sep 15, 2026. The notice text is not reproduced here; open the original notice to read it.

“F. Planning Commission Mayor Pro Tem Wilcoxen reported that they have been working on the zoning text amendment for Data Centers.”

“…(0) Council Member Simmons moved to Postpone the upcoming Zoning text amendment ordinance regarding Data Centers, to include a wider community process, including 1 in person meeting and 1 Zoom meeting.”

“…That the public hearing for an emergency ordinance entitled “An ordinance to impose an emergency moratorium on issuance of new zoning permits for data centers in the City of Ypsilanti for 60 days.” be officially closed.”

“Steve Wilcoxen, Ypsilanti Ward 2 Councilmember – Expressed concerns regarding several aspects of the proposed data center zoning text amendment.”

“Staff emphasized that establishing regulations would provide the City with greater control over future proposals than leaving data centers unaddressed by the Zoning Ordinance.”

“By adopting a comprehensive data center ordinance now, Ypsilanti can preserve local control, protect surrounding neighborhoods, ensure consistency with the Master Plan, reduce litigation risk, and establish standards…”

“City of Ypsilanti Community Services Department August 19th, 2026 Zoning Text Amendment Staff Report: Data Centers GENERAL INFORMATION Propose and approve this zoning text amendment to permit and establish Staff’s…”

“As a condition of Special Land Use Approval and Site Plan approval for Small and Large Data Centers, the applicant must submit a Decommissioning and”

On the agenda (before the vote): data center zoning amendment, Planning Commission; meeting Aug 19, 2026. The notice text is not reproduced here; open the original notice to read it.

Hearing notice: data center zoning amendment, Planning Commission; meeting Aug 19, 2026. The notice text is not reproduced here; open the original notice to read it.