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South Lyon council approves 12‑month moratorium on hyperscale data centers, retains developer‑petition clause
Summary
After extensive public comment urging stronger protections, the South Lyon City Council voted unanimously Feb. 9 to impose a 365‑day moratorium on new data‑center applications while staff and consultants draft updated zoning language and ordinances. The council also kept a provision allowing an aggrieved applicant to petition the council for expedited review.
The South Lyon City Council on Feb. 9 adopted a resolution placing a temporary moratorium on new applications and permits for data processing and hyperscale data centers for 365 days, citing concerns about electricity use, water demand and noise.
Interim City Manager Bakke presented the measure as a pause to allow staff and hired consultants to review the city code and prepare recommended zoning and ordinance changes. The resolution originally proposed a 180‑day pause; after debate the council withdrew that motion and adopted a 365‑day moratorium. Councilmember Popa moved the 12‑month extension; Councilmember Squires seconded the motion, and a roll‑call vote recorded all council members in favor.
The moratorium drew extensive public comment during the…
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