Templates & Downloads

Ready-to-use municipal data center review templates.

The core guidance on DC Myths is free. Downloadable templates help municipalities save time when preparing ordinances, review packets, and meeting materials.

Free resources

Free

Online project review checklist

A free web-based checklist covering power, water, zoning, backup power, safety, and economic impact.

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Free

Municipal guidance pages

Publicly available explainers designed for council meetings, planning discussions, and public education.

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Free

Downloadable Checklist

Download the municipal data center project review checklist as a Word document for editing or a PDF for presentations and meetings.

Paid template packages

These template packages are designed to help cover the cost of maintaining the site while keeping the core information free.

Basic

Basic Municipal Template Pack

A practical starter package for municipalities that need clear, editable language for reviewing data center projects.

  • Data center ordinance template
  • Data center zoning template
  • Municipal data center FAQ

Price: $99

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Advanced

Advanced Municipal Review Pack

A more complete package for councils, planning boards, and staff preparing for detailed project review, public meetings, or developer negotiations.

  • Everything in the Basic pack
  • Water use addendum
  • Power and grid impact addendum
  • Council briefing document
  • Developer questionnaire
  • Additional review tools and meeting materials

Price: $199

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Custom assistance

Need help tailoring this to a specific project?

Some municipalities may need help adapting templates to their local zoning code, water availability, utility structure, or proposed project size. A future consulting option can provide project-specific review, ordinance tailoring, and council-ready briefing materials.

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Important: These materials should be treated as educational and planning resources, not legal advice. Municipalities should review final ordinance language with their attorney.