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Cascade Charter Township: 6-Month Data Center Moratorium
Cascade Charter Township · August 4 Vote
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Cascade Township 2026 Elections: Primary, Millage & Local Referenda
Cascade Charter Township · August 5 Primary
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US-131 / M-6 Corridor Development Pressure
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Data Center Development in Cascade Township
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PFAS Contamination in Cascade Township
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Short-Term Rental Regulations in Cascade Township
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Official Actions
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New Zoning Ordinance Proposed â Potential for Increased Setbacks and Development Restrictions
The Township is considering a new Zoning Ordinance with significant changes to setback requirements, lot coverage, and impervious surface limits, potentially impacting the development of the Cascade Engineering addition, and triggering a ballot initiative to put the new ordinaâ¦
Potential Flood Control Issues and Requirements
The project requires adherence to a new stormwater ordinance and detention basin requirements, which could affect costs and timelines.
The project requires compliance with the 2022 Stormwater Ordinance and the 2021 Stormwater Standards Manual, utilizing a water quality deviceâ¦
Proposed Building Addition Could Impact Neighborhood
A new building addition at 4950 37th Street SE could affect property values, traffic, and potentially zoning regulations in the surrounding area.
Applicant: Tyler Bartis, Pioneer Construction; Owner: Christina Keller, Industrial Spaces LLC; Property Address: 4950 37th Street â¦
Zoning Ordinance Referendum Ballot Language Approved
The Township Board approved Resolution 021-2026 approving zoning ordinance referendum ballot language and authorizing its submission to Kent County for placement on the ballot.
Public Safety Siren System Modernization Approved
The Township Board approved a $194,900 quote from West Shore Services for the enhancement and modernization of the public safety siren system.
Centennial Park Streetlights Replacement Approved
The Township Board approved a contract award to Hillard Electric for its alternate bid of $74,850 to replace nonfunctioning Centennial Park streetlights.
Fire Department Staff Vehicle Purchase Approved
The Township Board approved the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe from Berger Chevrolet, with a total vehicle cost not to exceed $77,132.29.
Zoning Ordinance Amendments Approved
The Township Board approved Resolution 019-2026 adopting Ordinance 007-2026 amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance to allow the Township Board to enact moratoriums for specific land uses via resolution.
Waterfall Shoppes PUD Amendment Approved
The Township Board approved Resolution 020-2026 introducing Ordinance 006-2026 to amend Ordinance #8 of 2004, the Waterfall Shoppes PUD as presented.
Proposed Ordinance 006-2026 to Amend Waterfall Shoppes PUD Could Impact Local Development
The resolution to amend the Waterfall Shoppes Planned Unit Development (PUD-76) by adopting Ordinance 006-2026 represents a change to local zoning regulations and development standards, potentially affecting property values and future development in the area.
Resolution 022-2â¦
New Fee/Assessment Potentially Imposed - Moratorium/Ban on Land Use Moratoriums
The adoption of Ordinance 006-2026 to allow the Township Board to enact moratoriums for specific land uses via resolution, creates a potential mechanism for restricting development.
Resolution 019-2026, unanimously approved, authorized the Township Board to enact moratoriums â¦
Meeting Records
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2026-05-18
Cascade Township Planning Commission Packet 2026-05-18
2026-05-18
Cascade Township Planning Commission Packet 2026-05-18
2026-05-18
Cascade Township Planning Commission Agenda 2026-05-18
2026-05-13
Cascade Township Board of Trustees
2026-05-13
Cascade Township Board of Trustees Packet 2026-05-13
2026-05-13
Cascade Township Board of Trustees Agenda 2026-05-13
2026-05-12
Cascade Township Zoning Board of Appeals Packet 2026-05-12
2026-05-12
Cascade Township Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda 2026-05-12
2026-05-04
Cascade Township Planning Commission Minutes 2026-05-04
2026-05-04
Cascade Township Planning Commission Packet 2026-05-04
2026-05-04
Cascade Township Planning Commission Agenda 2026-05-04
2026-05-04
Cascade Township Planning Commission Packet 2026-05-04
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Cascade Charter Township · August 4 Vote
Cascade Charter Township: 6-Month Data Center Moratorium
In March 2026, Cascade Charter Township voted 7â0 to pause all data center permits for up to 12 months while the Planning Commission writes permanent zoning standards. No specific project was pending â the board acted before a permit application could arrive. The Planning Commission must deliver noise, water-use, setback, and traffic rules by March 2027.
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Timeline: What the Township Has Actually Done
What Residents Have Raised
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What Ordinance No. 002 of 2026 Actually Says
How Neighboring Townships Are Handling It
What the Planning Commission Must Deliver
The Tax Abatement Policy Change
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