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.
Hardyston Township
Strongly Anti-Data Center Policies
Hardyston Township prohibits data centers from operating anywhere in the township, effectively blocking their construction and expansion; no exceptions are stated.
current law · Township of HardystonProhibits data centers from operating anywhere in Hardyston Township, including in every zoning district, to address potential impacts on electricity use, noise, air quality, water use, development intensity, and community character.Hardyston Township Ordinance 2026-12 (2026)
What this means
The ordinance prohibits data centers from operating anywhere in Hardyston and makes them prohibited in the redevelopment area, so it effectively blocks building, expanding, and operating them there. It applies township-wide, with no exceptions stated (prohibited from operating anywhere in the Township).
People behind it
- Mayor and Council of the Township of Hardyston
Ordained, introduced, and finally adopted Ordinance No. 2026-12.
- Township Council of the Township of Hardyston
Introduced the ordinance on May 27, 2026, conducted the public hearing, and approved it on final reading on June 24, 2026.
- Jane Bakalarczyk
Municipal Clerk who signed the ordinance notice and administered its required public availability and publication.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements4
Data centers are prohibited from operating anywhere in Hardyston Township, in all zoning districts.
The prohibition applies broadly to facilities primarily used to store, manage, or process digital or electronic data, including associated servers, network equipment, telecommunications systems, environmental controls, fire protection, generators, substations, redundant power supplies, and security facilities.
The 2022 Hardyston Vacant Land and Landfill Redevelopment Plan for 3490 Route 94 must be revised to designate data centers as a prohibited use in the redevelopment area, replacing the prior designation of data centers as a permitted use.
The prohibition takes effect immediately upon final passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
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