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Mason residents in Michigan have successfully gathered enough signatures to suspend the M3 zoning ordinance, which would allow data center development, prompting a city council decision on whether to repeal the ordinance or defer to a voter referendum in November. City Manager Deborah Stuart stated that the suspension removes existing protections for potential data center operations.

Community members are divided, with some advocating for a zoning ordinance that requires special use permits instead of allowing data centers as a use by right. If the council opts not to repeal the ordinance, the voters' decision could limit the city's future options regarding development.