The Data Center Divide
City of Orange Township
Strongly Anti-Data Center Policies
City of Orange Township: The law-status listing says an ordinance is enacted, though its description calls it proposed; it would prohibit data centers from being built, expanded, or operated in any zoning district.
Would prohibit the establishment, construction, expansion, or operation of data centers in every zoning district within the City of Orange Township, through amendments to Chapter 210 and its data-center provisions (Ordinance 28-2026).New Jersey Ordinance 28-2026 (2026)
What this means
The proposed ordinance would prohibit establishing, building, expanding, or operating data centers in every zoning district in Orange Township (“prohibit the establishment, construction, expansion, or operation”). If enacted as described, this is an outright local ban; the agenda lists it for a later public hearing, so it is not presented here as already in force.
People behind it
- Adrienne K. Wooten
Sponsor of Ordinance 28-2026 and Ordinances 33-2026 through 38-2026; co-sponsor of Ordinance 29-2026; sponsor or submitting sponsor of Resolutions 375-2026 through 377-2026, 413-2026, and 424-2026 through 434-2026 and 456-2026.
- Kerry J. Coley
Co-sponsor of Ordinance 29-2026 and sponsor of Resolution 398-2026.
- Weldon M. Montague, III
Sponsor of Resolution 363-2026.
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- Lynn A. Ogbourne
Sponsor of Resolutions 365-2026 and 374-2026.
- Clifford R. Ross
Co-sponsor, together with the Municipal Council, of Resolutions 368-2026 through 373-2026 and 420-2026 through 423-2026.
- James H. Ward, III
Sponsor of Ordinances 33-2026 through 38-2026 and Resolution 457-2026.
- City of Orange Township Municipal Council
Co-sponsor of Resolutions 368-2026 through 373-2026, 420-2026 through 423-2026, and 455-2026; identified as the City Council responsible for directing preparation and introduction of the municipal-election ordinance.
- Quantavia L. Hilbert
Co-sponsor, together with the Municipal Council, of Resolution 455-2026.
- Administration
Directed or requested to administer the student-loading-zone and Central Place one-way-street pilot programs under Resolutions 430-2026 and 431-2026.
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Prohibits the establishment, construction, expansion, or operation of data centers in all zoning districts within the City of Orange Township.
Sources
Proposes referring Resolution 413-2026 to the Orange Township Planning Board for review and report on a proposed zoning ordinance that would prohibit data centers, while expressing support for the ordinance.New Jersey Resolution 413-2026 (2026)
What this means
The proposed ordinance would prohibit establishing, building, expanding, or operating data centers in every zoning district in Orange, amounting to an outright ban. The agenda lists it for introduction and referral, so this score assesses it as if enacted, not as a law already in force.
People behind it
- Adrienne K. Wooten
DemocraticSponsored Ordinance 28-2026 prohibiting data centers, co-sponsored Ordinance 29-2026 on residential permit-parking fines, sponsored Resolutions 375-2026 through 377-2026, and submitted Resolution 413-2026.
- Kerry J. Coley
Co-sponsored Ordinance 29-2026 on residential permit-parking fines and sponsored Resolution 398-2026 establishing a New Street one-way pilot program.
- Weldon M. Montague, III
Sponsored Resolution 363-2026 appointing a first alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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- Christine Spencer
Appointee identified in Resolution 364-2026 as the proposed third alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
- Lynn A. Ogbourne
Sponsored Resolution 365-2026 appointing a fourth alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Resolution 374-2026 recognizing Jamaica Flag Day and Jamaica's independence anniversary.
- Clifford R. Ross
Co-sponsored Resolutions 368-2026 through 373-2026 celebrating or honoring the named individuals' lives, together with the Municipal Council.
- City of Orange Township Municipal Council
Co-sponsored Resolutions 368-2026 through 373-2026 celebrating or honoring the named individuals' lives, together with Council President Clifford R. Ross.
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Prohibits the establishment, construction, expansion, or operation of data centers in all zoning districts within the City of Orange Township.
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