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The Northville City Council in Michigan has enacted a 12-month moratorium on data centers, becoming the first community in southeast Michigan to take such preemptive action amid growing resident concerns. This decision aims to halt all data center applications while officials review and amend zoning ordinances, with local support highlighting the need for careful evaluation before permitting developments. Howell Township has also implemented a six-month moratorium following similar proposals, as calls for a statewide moratorium continue without legislative progress.