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Weekly brief · Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Local siting watch — 7 states

36 upcoming hearings, votes and agenda items on local siting rules in the next 30 days across 31 governments — 15 in Michigan, 27 involving data centers.

  • 36 upcoming items in the next 30 days (Ohio 3, Michigan 15, New York 6, North Carolina 4, Georgia 6, Indiana 2, Virginia 0): 16 moratoria, 11 zoning amendments, 9 siting ordinances.
  • By use (an item can cover several): data center 27, solar 9, battery storage 5, crypto mining 1.
  • No final actions (adopted, extended, rescinded) detected in the last 7 days.
  • Trend: 14 governments took a pre-vote step last week vs. 7 per week over the prior four weeks; final actions 0 vs. 4 (the latest week fills in as minutes are posted).

Snapshot generated Sep 29, 2026 from our database; items after that date appear on Pending votes.

36
hearings, votes and agenda items in the next 30 days
31
local governments with an item on the calendar
0
moratoria or rules adopted, extended or rescinded in the last 7 days
12
governments that began discussing or drafting a rule last week

Notable this week

  1. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Data centers

    Walker County, GA

    Board of Commissioners ·

    Vote scheduled on a proposed data center moratorium — Board of Commissioners, Oct 1, 2026.

    “… and development, and permit applications for data centers while the County's proposed regulations WHEREAS, without an extended moratorium, there may be a rush of rezoning, land are being studied, prepared, and…”
    Packet, p. 34 (opens in a new tab) +3 related mentions
    Notable: county-level action; a vote is on the calendar
  2. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Data centers

    Pennfield Charter Township, MI

    Planning Commission · · Calhoun County

    Vote scheduled on a proposed data center moratorium — Planning Commission, Oct 6, 2026.

    Original legal notice (link only) (opens in a new tab) +1 related mention
    Notable: a vote is on the calendar; 2 governments in Calhoun County are acting in the next 30 days; 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days
  3. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Data centers

    DeKalb County, GA

    Board of Commissioners ·

    Vote scheduled on a proposed data center zoning amendment — Board of Commissioners, Sep 29, 2026.

    “…All Commission Districts Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, to establish Data …”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: county-level action; a vote is on the calendar
  4. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Data centers

    Franklin County, IN

    Governing body not stated ·

    Vote scheduled on a proposed data center zoning amendment — Sep 30, 2026.

    “…to hold a public hearing on the petition to vacate an alley right-of-way in Metamora Township, Franklin County, Indiana, to consider an ordinance amending the Franklin County Zoning Code as presented by Area Plan…”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab) +1 related mention
    Notable: county-level action; a vote is on the calendar
  5. Public hearing Siting ordinance Data centers

    White County, GA

    Planning Commission ·

    Public hearing on a proposed data center siting ordinance — Planning Commission, Sep 29, 2026.

    “… a. Data Center Ordinance”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: county-level action; 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days

Upcoming hearings and votes, Sep 29, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026

Ohio (3)

  1. Hearing notice Zoning amendment Data centers

    Liberty Township, OH

    Governing body not stated · · Hancock County

    Hearing notice for a proposed data center zoning amendment — Sep 29, 2026.

    “The Zoning Commission of Liberty Township will consider at this meeting a proposed amendment to the Liberty Township Zoning Resolution which has been initiated by the Zoning Commission of Liberty Township on September…”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
  2. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Data centers

    Brimfield Township, OH

    Zoning Commission · · Portage County

    Drafting of a data center zoning amendment — Zoning Commission, Oct 8, 2026.

    “Work Session • Proposed zoning amendment to Section 600.10 J. to require a clear exist strategy in public spaces and unimpeded access for first responders in accordance with Senate Bill 264 (Megan’s Way Out). Discussion…”
    Agenda, p. 2 (opens in a new tab) +1 related mention
  3. Hearing notice Zoning amendment Data centers

    Miami Township, OH

    BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTIFICATIONS · · Clermont County

    Hearing notice for a proposed data center zoning amendment — BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTIFICATIONS, Oct 12, 2026.

    “…Text amendments to the Miami Township Zoning Resolution, Chapters 12, 25 and 28, concerning the regulation of data centers and rental storage units, including in areas zoned “I” Planned Industrial Park, and establishing…”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)

Michigan (15)

  1. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Hadley Township, MI

    Zoning Board of Appeals · · Lapeer County

    Discussion of a possible data center siting ordinance — Zoning Board of Appeals, Sep 29, 2026.

    “D. Hinton R. Shoemaker September 22, 2026 There will be a special meeting of the Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm to work on the Data Center Ordinance.”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
  2. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Solar

    Williamstown Township, MI

    Board Meeting Documents · · Ingham County

    Discussion of a possible solar zoning amendment — Board Meeting Documents, Sep 30, 2026.

    “The Large-Scale Solar Energy System Overlay District boundaries shall be as established on the Official Township Zoning Map.”
    Minutes, p. 77 (opens in a new tab)
  3. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Helena Township, MI

    Governing body not stated · · Antrim County

    Drafting of a data center siting ordinance — Oct 1, 2026.

    “The data center ordinance we just set aside required a host community agreement or community benefits agreement.”
    Packet, p. 5 (opens in a new tab) +2 related mentions
  4. Hearing notice Moratorium Data centers

    City of Kalamazoo, MI

    City Commission · · Kalamazoo County

    Hearing notice for a proposed data center moratorium — City Commission, Oct 5, 2026.

    “First reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 50, Article 4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance for a moratorium on data centers and similar uses (Action: Motion to offer for first reading and schedule a public hearing for…”
    Packet, p. 2 (opens in a new tab) +4 related mentions
    Notable: 2 governments in Kalamazoo County are acting in the next 30 days
  5. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Schoolcraft Township, MI

    Planning Commission · · Kalamazoo County

    Discussion of a possible data center siting ordinance — Planning Commission, Oct 5, 2026.

    “Public Hearing – Artificial Intelligence Data Center Ordinance”
    Minutes, p. 3 (opens in a new tab) +1 related mention
    Notable: 2 governments in Kalamazoo County are acting in the next 30 days
  8. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Data centers

    Pennfield Charter Township, MI

    Planning Commission · · Calhoun County

    Vote scheduled on a proposed data center moratorium — Planning Commission, Oct 6, 2026.

    Original legal notice (link only) (opens in a new tab) +1 related mention
    Notable: a vote is on the calendar; 2 governments in Calhoun County are acting in the next 30 days; 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days
  10. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Data centers

    Washington Charter Township, MI

    Planning Commission · · Macomb County

    Discussion of a possible data center zoning amendment — Planning Commission, Oct 8, 2026.

    “Old Business A: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Article 2: Definitions (related to data centers, industrial uses, ESS and shared active and passive Page 1 of 2”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Hearing notice Moratorium Data centers

    Blair Township, MI

    Governing body not stated · · Grand Traverse County

    Hearing notice for a proposed data center moratorium — Oct 13, 2026.

    “Blair Township Data Center Moratorium Ordinance – an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on applications, permits, and approvals for data centers within Blair Township.”
    Source page, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Hearing notice Moratorium Data centers

    Hope Township, MI

    Planning Commission · · Barry County

    Hearing notice for a proposed data center moratorium — Planning Commission, Oct 13, 2026.

    “… nce to add a new subsection D, titled “Temporary Moratoriums” that would authorize the establishment of moratoriums, and to implement a six-month moratorium on applications for data centers.”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab) +1 related mention
  14. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Data centers

    Pennfield Charter Township, MI

    Township Board · · Calhoun County

    Discussion of a possible data center moratorium — Township Board, Oct 13, 2026.

    Original legal notice (link only) (opens in a new tab) +2 related mentions
    Notable: 2 governments in Calhoun County are acting in the next 30 days; 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days
  15. Hearing notice Moratorium Battery storage (BESS)Data centers

    Fredonia Township, MI

    Planning Commission · · Calhoun County

    Hearing notice for a proposed battery storage/data center moratorium — Planning Commission, Oct 14, 2026.

    Original legal notice (link only) (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: 2 governments in Calhoun County are acting in the next 30 days

New York (6)

  1. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Crypto miningData centers

    City of Buffalo, NY

    Common Council · · Erie County

    Vote scheduled on a proposed crypto mining/data center moratorium — Common Council, Sep 29, 2026.

    “26-000627 Golombek—Resolution to Adopt a Two-Year Moratorium on Cryptocurrency Mining and Data Processing Centers 9/29/26 CC Finance”
    Agenda, p. 7 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: a vote is on the calendar
  2. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Solar

    Jackson Town, NY

    Planning Agency · · Washington County

    Planning commission recommendation on a proposed solar siting ordinance — Planning Agency, Sep 29, 2026.

    “…the Project to be a Matter of Essentially Local Concern Description Local Law No. 5 of 2026: Utility Scale Solar Energy Facilities Law Comments Moved by Dave O’Brien Second by Colleen …”
    Minutes, p. 2 (opens in a new tab) +1 related mention
  3. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Battery storage (BESS)Solar

    Southport Town, NY

    Planning Board · · Chemung County

    Vote scheduled on a proposed battery storage/solar moratorium — Planning Board, Oct 5, 2026.

    “…The Town Board of Southport referral of proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2026, for a six-month extension of the moratorium on commercial solar energy systems and commercial energy storage systems within the Town of Southport”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: a vote is on the calendar; 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days
  4. Hearing notice Moratorium Battery storage (BESS)Solar

    Virgil Town, NY

    Governing body not stated · · Cortland County

    Hearing notice for a proposed battery storage/solar moratorium — Oct 8, 2026.

    “The Public hearing will be on a proposed Local Law adopting a moratorium on certain energy storage uses and solar projects in the Town of Virgil.”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Hearing notice Moratorium Battery storage (BESS)Solar

    Southport Town, NY

    Town Board · · Chemung County

    Hearing notice for a proposed battery storage/solar moratorium — Town Board, Oct 13, 2026.

    “…of its planning in preparaƟon for this potenƟal development enacted a moratorium to prohibit the development of Commercial Solar Energy Systems and Commercial …”
    Minutes, p. 11 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days
  6. Hearing notice Moratorium Battery storage (BESS)Solar

    Berne Town, NY

    Governing body not stated · · Albany County

    Hearing notice for a proposed battery storage/solar moratorium — Oct 14, 2026.

    “ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS.” PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on proposed Local Law #3 “EXTENDING THE SOLAR ENERGY AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM MORATORIUM” for 2026 will be…”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)

North Carolina (4)

  1. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Data centers

    Town of Butner, NC

    Town Council · · Granville County

    Planning commission recommendation on a proposed data center moratorium — Town Council, Oct 1, 2026.

    “The process is intended to provide reliable information to the Town Council, Planning Board, staff, and community before consideration of potential Data Center text amendments to the Town’s Land Development Ordinance.”
    Agenda, p. 3 (opens in a new tab) +5 related mentions
    Notable: 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days
  2. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Data centers

    Town of Butner, NC

    Town Council · · Granville County

    Discussion of a possible data center zoning amendment — Town Council, Oct 1, 2026.

    “2 continued Meeting - text amendment for data centers”
    Agenda, p. 14 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days
  3. Hearing notice Siting ordinance Solar

    Jones County, NC

    Governing body not stated ·

    Hearing notice for a proposed solar siting ordinance — Oct 5, 2026.

    “… ments to the Manufactured Home Park Ordinance, consider changes and amendments to the Ordinance Regulating the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Solar Energy Facilities, and to consider a new Ordinance…”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: county-level action
  4. Hearing notice Moratorium Solar

    Town of Denton, NC

    Governing body not stated · · Davidson County

    Hearing notice for a proposed solar moratorium — Oct 5, 2026.

    “… ng, the Board will consider an ordinance to impose a moratorium on development approvals for solar farms, including the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for solar farms in the town limits of…”
    Source page, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)

Georgia (6)

  1. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Camden County, GA

    Board of County Commissioners ·

    Discussion of a possible data center siting ordinance — Board of County Commissioners, Sep 29, 2026.

    “… meeting live online - Camden BOC - YouTube __________________________________________________________________ Convene Work Session 6:00 PM • Discussion regarding Data Center Ordinance.”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: county-level action
  2. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Data centers

    DeKalb County, GA

    Board of Commissioners ·

    Vote scheduled on a proposed data center zoning amendment — Board of Commissioners, Sep 29, 2026.

    “…All Commission Districts Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, to establish Data …”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: county-level action; a vote is on the calendar
  3. Public hearing Siting ordinance Data centers

    White County, GA

    Planning Commission ·

    Public hearing on a proposed data center siting ordinance — Planning Commission, Sep 29, 2026.

    “… a. Data Center Ordinance”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: county-level action; 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days
  4. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    City of Marietta, GA

    City Council · · Cobb County

    Vote scheduled on a proposed data center siting ordinance — City Council, Sep 30, 2026.

    “Requested by Council Member Waters 20260818 Data Center Ordinance and Georgia Tech Proposal Discussion regarding the development of an ordinance to address data center zoning applications.”
    Packet, p. 2 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: a vote is on the calendar
  5. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Data centers

    Walker County, GA

    Board of Commissioners ·

    Vote scheduled on a proposed data center moratorium — Board of Commissioners, Oct 1, 2026.

    “… and development, and permit applications for data centers while the County's proposed regulations WHEREAS, without an extended moratorium, there may be a rush of rezoning, land are being studied, prepared, and…”
    Packet, p. 34 (opens in a new tab) +3 related mentions
    Notable: county-level action; a vote is on the calendar
  6. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    White County, GA

    Planning Commission ·

    Discussion of a possible data center siting ordinance — Planning Commission, Oct 6, 2026.

    “… a. Data Center Ordinance”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
    Notable: county-level action; 2 steps scheduled here in the next 30 days

Indiana (2)

  1. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Data centers

    Franklin County, IN

    Governing body not stated ·

    Vote scheduled on a proposed data center zoning amendment — Sep 30, 2026.

    “…to hold a public hearing on the petition to vacate an alley right-of-way in Metamora Township, Franklin County, Indiana, to consider an ordinance amending the Franklin County Zoning Code as presented by Area Plan…”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab) +1 related mention
    Notable: county-level action; a vote is on the calendar
  2. Hearing notice Zoning amendment Data centers

    Starke County, IN

    Planning Commission Agenda ·

    Hearing notice for a proposed data center zoning amendment — Planning Commission Agenda, Oct 14, 2026.

    “Resolution 2026-PC-15 – Amending the Starke County Zoning Ordinance to Define and Prohibit Commercial Data Centers”
    Notice, p. 1 (opens in a new tab) +2 related mentions
    Notable: county-level action

Virginia (0)

None detected in the 234 Virginia governments we monitor (72.7% of 322). That does not mean none are scheduled.

Adopted, extended or rescinded, Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026

None detected with a meeting date in the last 7 days.

Early signals: discussed or drafted last week

Governments whose meeting documents mention discussing or drafting a moratorium or siting rule, with no hearing or vote detected yet.

  1. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Data centers

    Waterford Charter Township, MI

    Board of Trustees · · Oakland County

    Discussion of a possible data center moratorium — Board of Trustees, Sep 28, 2026.

    “…Section 2 of Ordinance The Board of Trustees imposed a temporary moratorium on applications under Section 4- 004 of the Zoning Ordinance for site plan review of Data Centers for a period of six (6) months, which has…”
    Packet, p. 56 (opens in a new tab)
  2. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Data centers

    Rives Township, MI

    Governing body not stated · · Jackson County

    Discussion of a possible data center moratorium — Sep 28, 2026.

    “… d. 12 month Moratorium on data centers in ticking.”
    Source page, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
  3. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Chester Township, MI

    Governing body not stated · · Ottawa County

    Drafting of a data center siting ordinance — Sep 28, 2026.

    “…Model Data Center Ordinance Alexis Gulker As a reminder, in the past we have shared materials from the University of Michigan, a study 616-773-4638 from the University of Sydney, an article from the Brookings …”
    Packet, p. 15 (opens in a new tab)
  4. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Data centers

    Chester Township, MI

    Governing body not stated · · Ottawa County

    Drafting of a data center zoning amendment — Sep 28, 2026.

    “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 _______.”
    Packet, p. 21 (opens in a new tab)
  5. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Solar

    Caroline Town, NY

    Town Board · · Tompkins County

    Discussion of a possible solar siting ordinance — Town Board, Sep 23, 2026.

    “5) Revisions to Solar Siting Law o Flagging distance for Environmentally Sensitive Area - Approve final wording o Environmental Monitor and Agricultural Monitor list - Approve final wording.”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
  6. On the agenda (before the vote) Zoning amendment Data centers

    Tyrone Township, MI

    Planning Commission · · Livingston County

    Drafting of a data center zoning amendment — Planning Commission, Sep 23, 2026.

    “…Director of Planning & Zoning FROM: Mario A. Ortega, AICP SUBJECT: Data Center Zoning and Licensing Ordinance Amendments – Revised Draft DATE: September 17, 2026 Please find attached a revised draft of zoning …”
    Packet, p. 2 (opens in a new tab)
  7. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Tyrone Township, MI

    Planning Commission · · Livingston County

    Drafting of a data center siting ordinance — Planning Commission, Sep 23, 2026.

    “Accessory data centers occupy less floor area than all other business related activities within a building and typically operate on less than 150 kW of power. Data Center Licensing Ordinance – REVISED DRAFT September…”
    Packet, p. 14 (opens in a new tab)
  8. On the agenda (before the vote) Moratorium Data centers

    City of Kings Mountain, NC

    City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes · · Gaston County

    Discussion of a possible data center moratorium — City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Sep 22, 2026.

    “The sections of the UDO that will be subject to the moratorium are Section 156.30.02 Land Use Matrix, and Section 156.30.04 Limited Use Standards. Addressing these sections of the UDO will give staff direction on…”
    Agenda, p. 10 (opens in a new tab)
  9. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Lodi Township, MI

    Board of Trustees · · Washtenaw County

    Discussion of a possible data center siting ordinance — Board of Trustees, Sep 22, 2026.

    “… b. Data Center Zoning Ordinance Update”
    Agenda, p. 1 (opens in a new tab)
  10. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Howell Township, MI

    Planning Commission · · Livingston County

    Drafting of a data center siting ordinance — Planning Commission, Sep 22, 2026.

    “…and the Residents Research Committee (RRC) to develop a draft ordinance to regulate the siting and development of Data Centers and other High …”
    Packet, p. 80 (opens in a new tab)
  11. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Dexter Township, MI

    Governing body not stated · · Washtenaw County

    Discussion of a possible data center siting ordinance — Sep 22, 2026.

    “…a memo regarding whether to revise the High Resource Demand Facilities Ordinance as a Data Center Ordinance that would only allow smaller-scale data centers based on the Township’s …”
    Packet, p. 15 (opens in a new tab)
  12. On the agenda (before the vote) Siting ordinance Data centers

    Dexter Township, MI

    Governing body not stated · · Washtenaw County

    Drafting of a data center siting ordinance — Sep 22, 2026.

    “Data Center Ordinance Draft September 15, 2026”
    Packet, p. 19 (opens in a new tab)

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