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Regulatory
Northfield Township · Washtenaw County
Northfield Township adopts three data-center ordinances
What changed
On August 25, Northfield Township adopted Ordinances 26-25 through 26-27, adding data-center definitions, assigning permitted and conditional-use districts, and creating supplementary data-center regulations in Section 36-740.
Changed Aug 25, 2026 90% confidence 1 public source
Why it matters
The amendments replace a general zoning gap with a specific siting and review framework. They determine where a future data center may be considered and which applications require a conditional-use decision.
Watch next
Township-hosted full ordinance text and effective publication · first application under the new framework · how Section 36-740 is applied in project review