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.
Oldmans Township
Strongly Anti-Data Center Policies
Oldmans Township prohibits new data centers and related facilities in all zoning districts, including expansions requiring zoning approval, while protecting existing approved uses.
current law · Oldmans TownshipProhibits data centers and related facilities in all Oldmans Township zoning districts by revising Chapter 110 of the Township Code, covering uses such as internet and cloud data centers, server farms, cryptocurrency-mining facilities, co-location centers, and associated infrastructure (proposed ordinance scope).Oldmans Township Ordinance No. 2026-09
What this means
The measure would prohibit data centers and related facilities in every zoning district, blocking new development and expansion that needs zoning approval. Existing approved uses would remain protected, but the ban on new facilities makes the overall effect an outright prohibition within the township.
People behind it
- Township Committee of the Township of Oldmans
Introduced, passed, and adopted Ordinance No. 2026-09.
- Christine Pippet
Acting Township/Municipal Clerk who issued the public-hearing and final-passage notices and made the ordinance available for public inspection.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
Prohibits data centers and related facilities in all zoning districts, including internet and cloud data centers, server farms, cryptocurrency-mining and blockchain-processing facilities, co-location centers, IT-hosting facilities, and associated telecommunications, networking, cooling, backup-power, and high-density electrical infrastructure.
Requires proposals involving covered facilities to undergo Planning Board review through the variance process.
Existing approved telecommunications facilities and cell towers are protected as pre-existing lawful uses and are not affected retroactively.
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