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Council extends six-month moratorium on new data centers
Summary
Westland City Council voted to extend a temporary six-month moratorium on new data-processing/computer center developments to give staff time to consider zoning and regulatory responses; council members signaled interest in follow-up study sessions.
Westland City Council voted unanimously to extend the city's six-month moratorium on new data-processing or computer-center development for an additional six months.
A resident who spoke during the meeting asked whether the council had developed a regulatory framework during the moratorium and said they supported an extension. The council moved the consent calendar item to new business for fuller discussion and then approved the extension without dissent. The resolution notes the initial moratorium was adopted on 03/02/2026.
The city attorney explained that the pause gives the city time to observe developments at the state and national level and protects the city's interests while staff evaluates options. The attorney described a limited window to study potential ordinance changes and advised caution about creating a permanent ban, saying a permanent prohibition could exceed local legal authority. Council members asked for a study session to consider regulatory options with planning and building staff.
