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City of Wixom · Oakland County

Wixom adopts data-center zoning standards

What changed

On August 25, Wixom City Council adopted its data-center ordinance amendments. Data centers are now special land uses only in the M-1 and M-2 districts, with standards covering separation, noise, cooling, utility capacity, traffic, security and decommissioning.

Changed Aug 25, 2026 100% confidence 1 public source
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Why it matters

Wixom has moved from a temporary pause to a defined review path. Any proposal must now clear a public special-land-use process and address site, infrastructure and operating impacts under city-specific standards.

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Final published ordinance text and effective date · treatment of any pending application · the first special-land-use filing under the new rules