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.
Greenwich Township
Strongly Anti-Data Center Policies
Greenwich Township’s ordinance is labeled enacted, though its description is conditional; it would ban data centers and related uses in every zone, preventing construction or expansion.
current law · Greenwich TownshipProhibits data centers as non-permitted uses in every Greenwich Township zoning district, including facilities for cloud services, video streaming, cryptocurrency mining, artificial intelligence, and associated power, cooling, telecommunications, and security infrastructure covered by the ordinance.New Jersey Ordinance No. 3-2026
What this means
If enacted, the ordinance would ban all data centers and related uses in every zone in Greenwich Township. That would prevent building or expanding data centers there, making this an outright ban within the measure’s scope.
People behind it
- Township of Greenwich Mayor and Council
Proposed, introduced, and adopted the ordinance designating data centers as a prohibited use in all zones.
- Vincent Giovannitti
Mayor of Greenwich Township and the official designated to approve and sign the ordinance.
- Holly Tropea
Municipal Clerk who attested the ordinance's introduction and adoption and was directed to administer required notices, referrals, publications, and filings.
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- Greenwich Township Planning and Zoning Board
Board directed to review the ordinance for consistency with the Master Plan and transmit a report to the Mayor and Council.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
Data centers are prohibited in every zoning district, including all associated uses related to data centers.
The prohibition applies broadly to facilities commonly known as data centers, internet data centers, or cloud data centers, as well as functionally equivalent uses, structures, and facilities.
The prohibition takes effect immediately upon final passage and publication as required by law.
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