Sylvan Twp: Notice of Resolution 26-05

SYLVAN TOWNSHIP

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that the Township Board for Sylvan Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan adopted Resolution 26-05 at its regular meeting on July 14, 2026.

Resolution 26-05 approves a 12-month temporary moratorium on the acceptance and/or processing of any applications for data centers, high energy users, power generation facilities and similar uses within Sylvan Township. This moratorium does not include Public Act 233 of 2023 energy facilities or other small scale energy generation devises similar to household generator.

This moratorium is necessary to allow the Township adequate time to research, review and create regulations to limit the impacts of data centers, high energy users, power generation facilities and similar uses on the community.

In addition to the initial moratorium, the Township Board may extend the temporary moratorium if the Township Board determines that more time is necessary to review, enact, or amend provisions of the

master plan or zoning ordinance to regulate such land uses. Future extensions shall not exceed six (6) month increments.

A copy of the full text of the resolution may be inspected or purchased at the Township Offices (18027 Old US-12, Chelsea, MI 48118). The resolution will also be posted on the Township’s website at https://sylvantownshipmi.gov/planning-commission/

The resolution is  effective  immediately.