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Concord Township authorizes advertisement of draft data‑center ordinance
Summary
Council authorized advertising a draft ordinance that would set conditions for data‑center development in the township’s light industrial district, including an eight‑acre minimum, separation from residential/medical uses, and environmental safeguards.
Concord Township Council authorized staff to advertise a draft ordinance establishing conditions for data‑center land development in the township’s LI (light industrial) district. The draft would limit data‑center applications to sites of eight acres or larger, require mandatory separation from residential or medical uses, and impose safeguards intended to protect township infrastructure and the environment.
Staff noted that state lawmakers and the governor’s office are considering guidance or legislation on data centers, and the township will continue to monitor state action while advancing local review. The draft ordinance will be reviewed by the township land planner, engineer and safety officer and will be refined through public hearings and likely amendments before final adoption. Staff said no data‑center applications have been submitted to the township at this time.
Council voted to authorize advertising the draft ordinance and directed staff to begin the statutory public‑hearing process.
