Status of all 43 local governments in Wayne County (the county and its townships, cities and villages) on moratoria and siting rules for data centers, battery storage, solar and wind.
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Townships/towns with cities and villages drawn on top. Boundaries: Census TIGER/Line 2025.
No upcoming hearing or vote detected in the 34 governments we monitor here.
| Government | Moratorium status | Latest or next item | Sources monitored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | None known Not monitored yet
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— | 0 |
| City of Detroit | Pending Data centers: Pending (not yet enacted) (Moratorium Nation) |
— | 0 |
| City of Allen Park | In force Data centers: Active (Moratorium Nation, enacted Jun 9, 2026) |
— | 2 |
| City of Dearborn | In force Data centers: Active (Moratorium Nation, enacted Sep 22, 2026) |
— | 5 |
| City of Dearborn Heights | In force Data centers: Active (Moratorium Nation, enacted Feb 24, 2026) |
— | 1 |
| City of Gibraltar | In force Data centers: Active (Moratorium Nation, enacted Mar 9, 2026) |
— | 2 |
| City of Melvindale | In force Data centers: Active (Moratorium Nation, enacted May 20, 2026) |
— | 1 |
| City of Taylor | In force Data centers: Active (Moratorium Nation, enacted Jan 20, 2026) |
— | 1 |
| City of Garden City | Proposed Data centers: On the agenda (before the vote), Sep 14, 2026 |
On the agenda (before the vote): data center zoning amendment · | 2 |
| City of Livonia | Proposed Data centers: On the agenda (before the vote), Sep 28, 2026 |
On the agenda (before the vote): data center siting ordinance · | 1 |
| Van Buren Charter Township | Proposed Data centers: On the agenda (before the vote), Sep 23, 2026 |
On the agenda (before the vote): data center moratorium · | 6 |
| Brownstown Charter Township | None known | — | 4 |
| Canton Charter Township | None known | On the agenda (before the vote): data center zoning amendment · | 1 |
| City of Belleville | None known | — | 2 |
| City of Ecorse | None known | — | 2 |
| City of Flat Rock | None known Not monitored yet
|
— | 0 |
| City of Grosse Pointe | None known | — | 2 |
| City of Grosse Pointe Farms | None known | — | 2 |
| City of Grosse Pointe Park | None known | — | 2 |
| City of Grosse Pointe Woods | None known | — | 1 |
| City of Hamtramck | None known | — | 5 |
| City of Harper Woods | None known Not monitored yet
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— | 0 |
| City of Highland Park | None known | — | 3 |
| City of Inkster | None known | — | 5 |
| City of Lincoln Park | None known Not monitored yet
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— | 0 |
| City of Plymouth | None known | — | 1 |
| City of River Rouge | None known | — | 1 |
| City of Riverview | None known | — | 5 |
| City of Rockwood | None known | — | 2 |
| City of Romulus | None known | — | 2 |
| City of Southgate | None known | — | 4 |
| City of Trenton | None known | — | 6 |
| City of Wayne | None known | — | 3 |
| City of Westland | None known Not monitored yet
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— | 0 |
| City of Woodhaven | None known | — | 2 |
| City of Wyandotte | None known | — | 2 |
| Grosse Ile Township | None known Not monitored yet
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— | 0 |
| Huron Charter Township | None known Not monitored yet
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— | 0 |
| Northville Township | None known Not monitored yet
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— | 0 |
| Plymouth Charter Township | None known | — | 2 |
| Redford Charter Township | None known | — | 2 |
| Sumpter Township | None known | — | 1 |
| Village of South Rockwood | None known | — | 2 |
“None known” means no record in Moratorium Nation and nothing detected in the documents we read; for governments we do not monitor yet it says nothing either way.
“two, what data center builders or developers or what data center expertise, as it represents the current state of the art, was consulted to help us draft this ordinance so that we can intelligently regulate data centers…”
“1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Discussion – Discussion of proposed amendments regarding:”
“…Patrick Brockway requesting the Law Department draft a one-year moratorium on data centers to allow time to update zoning ordinances to reflect best practices for building standards using the German Energy Efficiency…”
“Fellow commissioner commented to maybe put a moratorium on that one. • Commissioner commented he doesn’t know which one the Commission would want to do first the soil mining or industrial uses, because that includes the…”
“Mr. Uhazie: I guess I'm assuming that the data center will take the brunt of the discussion. I don't see the moratoria being as controversial or bringing as many people out to have detailed of a discussion.”
“2. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – Data Centers.”
“3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, and 6.61 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to define and regulate Data Centers, including establishing the zoning districts in which they can locate and any special…”
“Councilmember Dold, - asked about progress regarding data center moratorium, spoke regarding Flock camera concerns, notifications for residents for Planning Commission meetings and new swingset upgrades at Kiwanis Park.”
“1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Discussion – Discussion of proposed amendments regarding data centers.”
“or not to amend Article II (Definitions), Article III (Zoning Districts and Map), and Article VI (Standards Applicable to Specific Uses), of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to define and regulate data centers.”
“…Patrick Brockway requesting the Law Department draft a one-year moratorium on data centers to allow time to update zoning ordinances to reflect best practices for building standards using the German Energy Efficiency…”
“or not to amend Article II (Definitions), Article III (Zoning Districts and Map), and Article VI (Standards Applicable to Specific Uses), of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to define and regulate data centers.”
“…Patrick Brockway requesting the Law Department draft a one-year moratorium on data centers to allow time to update zoning ordinances to reflect best practices for building standards using the German Energy Efficiency…”
| Date | Government | Uses | Status | Details and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | City of Detroit | Data centers | Pending Pending (not yet enacted) |
City Council resolution asking Mayor Mary Sheffield to consider withholding data center permits (Moratorium Nation) |
| City of Allen Park | Data centers | In force Active |
Emergency ordinance imposing a six-month moratorium on data centers (number not located) (Moratorium Nation) | |
| City of Dearborn | Data centers | In force Active |
Zoning ordinance amendment establishing a temporary moratorium and a data-center definition (ordinance number not located) (Moratorium Nation) | |
| City of Dearborn Heights | Data centers | In force Active |
City Council resolution (number not located) (Moratorium Nation) | |
| City of Gibraltar | Data centers | In force Active |
City Council Resolution #26-072, Resolution Imposing a Temporary Moratorium for a period of twelve (12) months on data centers (Moratorium Nation) | |
| City of Melvindale | Data centers | In force Active |
Melvindale City Council moratorium on data center reviews and approvals (instrument number and term not located) (Moratorium Nation) | |
| City of Taylor | Data centers | In force Active |
Taylor City Council Resolution, CCR #1.42-26, adopted unanimously (7-0) at the January 20, 2026 regular meeting (Moratorium Nation) | |
| City of Garden City | Data centers | Proposed On the agenda (before the vote), Sep 14, 2026 |
Discussion of a possible data center moratorium — City Council, Sep 14, 2026. Source document (opens in a new tab) (Siting Radar) | |
| City of Livonia | Data centers | Proposed On the agenda (before the vote), Sep 28, 2026 |
Drafting of a data center moratorium — City Council, Sep 28, 2026. Source document (opens in a new tab) (Siting Radar) | |
| Van Buren Charter Township | Data centers | Proposed On the agenda (before the vote), Sep 23, 2026 |
Discussion of a possible data center moratorium — Planning Commission, Sep 23, 2026. Source document (opens in a new tab) (Siting Radar) |
Moratorium records marked “Moratorium Nation” come from the Moratorium Nation inventory by Michael J. Bommarito, licensed CC BY 4.0; status follows that inventory, and we mark a record ended once its recorded end date has passed. Records marked “Siting Radar” are our own detections in public meeting documents: the status is the latest step we saw, with a link to the source. Not legal advice.
As of Nov 15, 2026, our records show data center moratorium activity in City of Detroit (pending), City of Allen Park (in force), City of Dearborn (in force), City of Dearborn Heights (in force), City of Gibraltar (in force), City of Melvindale (in force), City of Taylor (in force), City of Garden City (proposed), City of Livonia (proposed) and Van Buren Charter Township (proposed) in Wayne County. See the table on this page for dates and sources.
None known as of Nov 15, 2026. We monitor 34 of 43 governments in Wayne County, so a moratorium could exist without appearing here.
None known as of Nov 15, 2026. We monitor 34 of 43 governments in Wayne County, so a moratorium could exist without appearing here.
None known as of Nov 15, 2026. We monitor 34 of 43 governments in Wayne County, so a moratorium could exist without appearing here.
It is regenerated daily from the documents we monitor and the Moratorium Nation inventory. Page generated Nov 15, 2026. Not legal advice.