Planning commissioners get update on data‑center work group; moratorium likely to be extended

Commissioner Putts briefed the Planning Commission on the data center staff work group and the range of regulatory options under consideration. Putts said the group is focused on producing ordinance language that is measurable, enforceable and protects residents while remaining achievable for applicants. "As much as some folks would like to just outright ban data centers, it is prohibited by Michigan State law to ban a land use," Putts said, noting that a moratorium is a practical tool while the ordinance is drafted.