The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Borough of Cresskill
Strongly Anti-Data Center Policies
Cresskill prohibits establishing or operating data centers in every zone, with no exceptions stated.
current law · Borough of CresskillProhibits the establishment or operation of any data center in every zoning district in the Borough of Cresskill and defines a data center as a location where computing or networking equipment collects, processes, stores, distributes, or enables access to data resources.Cresskill Ordinance No. 26-44-1700
What this means
The ordinance defines data centers and prohibits their operation or establishment in every zone. That is an outright ban on building and operating data centers in Cresskill, with no exception stated.
People behind it
- Mayor John Morgan
Approved the ordinance on August 12, 2026 as Mayor.
- Council Member Schultz-Rummel
Moved the ordinance for final reading and seconded the adoption resolution.
- Council Member Savas
Seconded the motion to hear the ordinance on final reading and the adoption resolution.
Show 4 more peopleShow fewer people
- Council Member McLaughlin
Moved to close the public hearing and adopt the ordinance.
- Council Member Furio
Seconded the motion to close the public hearing and adopt the ordinance.
- Francesca Maragliano
Borough Clerk identified in the adoption notice and responsible for administering and publishing the measure.
- Mayor and Council of the Borough of Cresskill
Governing body that enacted and finally adopted the ordinance.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Data centers are prohibited from being established or operated in every zoning district in the Borough of Cresskill, with no exceptions or thresholds stated. The prohibition takes effect immediately upon final passage and publication according to law.
Sources
Data provided by Regbase · Cookie preferences · Report missing data