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Regulatory
Genoa Township · Livingston County
Genoa extends its moratorium while noise rules take shape
What changed
Genoa Township extended its data-center and cryptocurrency-mining moratorium for another six months while it completes an ambient-noise study and develops enforceable zoning restrictions.
Changed Aug 18, 2026 91% confidence 2 public sources
Why it matters
The extension moves Genoa from a temporary pause toward a more durable regulatory framework, with noise limits emerging as the key rulemaking issue.
Watch next
Noise-study results · draft ordinance language · Planning Commission schedule · applicant activity