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.
Elk Township
Neutral Data Center Policies
Elk Township’s enacted ordinance defines data centers and related power and cooling equipment, but the supplied description identifies no specific limits or incentives for building, expanding, or operating them.
current law · Township of ElkAmends Elk Township Code § 96-5, “Definitions of terms,” in Chapter 96, Unified Development, as an enacted amendment dated April 21, 2026 (§ 96-5).New Jersey Ordinance O-7-2026 (2026)
What this means
The measure defines data centers, including their power and cooling equipment, but the provided text does not impose data-center-specific limits or provide incentives. The definition alone has no clear practical effect on building, expanding, or operating them.
People behind it
- Township Committee of the Township of Elk
Adopted Chapter 96 and enacted its amendments by ordinance.
- Zoning Officer or Zoning Administration Officer
Responsible for administering Chapter 96.
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