Data centers in New Jersey local government
What New Jersey city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
15 New Jersey meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Jersey with the most data centers activity
- Paramus, NJ (4)
- Rockaway, NJ (3)
- Washington, NJ (3)
- Ridgefield Park, NJ (2)
- Clifton, NJ (1)
- Summit, NJ (1)
- Franklin, NJ (1)
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City Council to vote on budget amendments, data center moratorium, and parking changes
The Clifton City Council will consider amending the 2026 budget to add grant revenue, approve a moratorium on new data centers, and modify permit parking rules on several streets. The body will also authorize the termination of a contract for restroom repairs and reschedule the Independence Day fireworks display.
Council votes on zoning map, data center ban, and $86,132.81 for ADA upgrades
The Rockaway Township Council will introduce an ordinance updating the zoning map and another banning data centers across all districts. The council is scheduled to adopt a separate ordinance amending food and beverage regulations. A consent agenda covers routine administrative actions, including liquor license…
Environmental Commission to vote on data center ban ordinance
The Environmental Commission will review a draft ordinance to ban data centers in Paramus. The body will hear public comments and may vote on a resolution of support for the ban.
Commission to review draft ordinance banning data centers in all zones
The Paramus Environmental Commission will discuss a draft ordinance that would define data centers and prohibit them in all zones, citing concerns over water and energy use. Other items include the Environmental Commission budget, a Saddle River Restoration Grant application, and a Retailer Plastic Reduction…
Planning Board to review ban on data centers in all zoning districts
The Rockaway Township Planning Board will consider a referral from the Township Clerk regarding Ordinance O-26-23, which would amend the land use code to designate data centers as a prohibited use in all zoning districts. The board must issue a consistency report within 35 days. Also on the agenda is a resolution for…
Council to consider banning data centers in all zoning districts
The council will introduce two ordinances: one to prohibit data centers townwide (O-26-23) and another to amend food and beverage regulations (O-26-24). They will also vote on adopting ordinances for ADA improvements funded by a $73,963 grant, a water filtration easement from Fox Crest HOA, and procedural changes. A…
Planning Board to consider banning detention facilities and AI data centers
The Planning Board will first enter closed session for personnel matters and pending litigation. During the public meeting, the Board will review two proposed ordinances for consistency with the Master Plan: one banning detention and carceral facilities, and another banning AI data centers. The Board also plans to…
Paramus Environmental Commission reviews Bee City USA and Data Center ordinance drafts
The Paramus Environmental Commission will review draft ordinances for Bee City USA designation, data centers, and light pollution at its June 3 meeting. The commission also will discuss updates on the Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative and the Saddle River Restoration project. Other agenda items include…
Board to consider prohibiting data centers in all zones
The Board of Commissioners will introduce two ordinances: one to amend rent control regulations and another to prohibit data centers in all village zones. They will also vote on resolutions authorizing tax lien redemptions at 82 Euclid Avenue and 89-93 Teaneck Road, and a resolution urging state leaders to address…
Board discusses banning data centers and rent control amendment
The Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners will discuss two draft ordinances: one to prohibit data centers and another to amend rent control. The board also authorized the receipt of bids for Park Street improvements ($165,000), appointed Kyheon Park as Deputy Court Administrator, introduced an ordinance to sell a…
Commission to discuss data center and light pollution ordinance updates
The Paramus Environmental Commission will review old business including updates on the Saddle River Restoration, Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative, and recaps of communications regarding a Data Center Ordinance and Light Pollution Ordinance. New business includes collaboration with Paramus High School and…
Ordinance amendment to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts
The Franklin Township Planning Board will consider two items: a public presentation on PB25-03, a request by Anaisa Investments, Inc. for an extension of a minor subdivision approval for lots on Delsea Drive and Paul Street; and an ordinance amendment to Township Code Chapter 253 that defines "data center" and…
Council to approve $160,000 DPW equipment purchase via Capital Improvement Ordinance
The Borough Council will consider the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08, which appropriates $160,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to buy DPW equipment and vehicles. A new Construction Dust Control ordinance (Ordinance 2026-03) will be introduced, establishing dust‑containment rules and fines up to $1,000. The…
Washington Borough Land Use Board meeting adjourned
The meeting scheduled for March 9, 2026, was adjourned. The agenda packet included documents regarding a fourth round Housing Element Fairmount Housing Plan (HEFSP), data centers, and an affordable housing ordinance.
Green Team to discuss data center ordinance and grant updates
The Washington Borough Green Team will meet to approve January minutes and discuss a proposed Data Centers Model Ordinance. The agenda includes updates on the Shabbecong Mountain Preserve, National Wildlife Federation habitat status, and Sustainable Jersey grants.