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Cascade Charter Township: 6-Month Data Center Moratorium

Updated 2026-05-25  ·  3 primary sources linked  ·  All sides presented

Cascade Charter Township: 6-Month Data Center Moratorium

Cascade Charter Township passed a unanimous 6-month moratorium on data center permits in March 2026 — the first such ordinance in Kent County. The Planning Commission has until March 2027 to draft permanent noise, water, and setback standards.

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Cascade Township: Moratorium Passed 7-0

0 Yes — pause was the right call  ·  0 No — permits should proceed under existing zoning  ·  1 I need more information  · 1 total

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Cascade Charter Township: 6-Month Data Center Moratorium

Cascade Charter Township passed a unanimous 6-month moratorium on data center permits in March 2026 — the first such ordinance in Kent County. The Planning Commission has until March 2027 to draft permanent noise, water, and setback standards.

Primary sources
📄 Cascade Township March 11, 2026 Board Packet (7-0 Moratorium Vote)
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May be unavailable 📄 Cascade Township Resolution 009-2026 — 6-Month Data Center Moratorium
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May be unavailable 📄 Cascade Township March 11, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
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