Flint MI 12-month data center moratorium
Flint, MI — City Council 12-Month Data Center Moratorium
Flint, MI · Flint, MI City Council data center moratorium (adopted 7-1, June 8, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- June 8, 2027
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking permits or approvals in Flint, MI
- Enforced by
- Flint City Council; Flint Planning and Development Department
The Flint, Michigan City Council voted 7-1 on June 8, 2026 to impose a 12-month moratorium on data center development within city limits, running through approximately June 8, 2027. During the moratorium, no permit applications, site plans, or construction approvals for data centers will be accepted or processed. The council directed the planning and development and legal departments to review zoning codes and recommend permanent regulations, and added a requirement for an independent study with public input on findings. Councilwoman Judy Priestley cast the lone dissenting vote.
Who is protected: Flint, MI residents
Legal detail
Flint City Council 7-1 vote (dissent: Councilwoman Judy Priestley), June 8, 2026. 12-month moratorium on acceptance, processing, and approval of data center permit applications, site plans, and construction authorizations within Flint city limits; expires approximately June 8, 2027. Planning and development + legal departments directed to review zoning codes and develop permanent regulatory framework; independent study with public input required within the moratorium window. Flint is the seat of Genesee County, MI.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Flint, MI |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| Citation | Flint, MI City Council data center moratorium (adopted 7-1, June 8, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Flint City Council approves one-year data center moratorium — ABC12 WJRT |
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