The Data Center Divide
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Pittsgrove Township
Strongly Anti-Data Center Policies
Pittsgrove Township has enacted an ordinance banning data centers in every zoning district, preventing construction or expansion; its description nevertheless says “if enacted.”
current law · Pittsgrove TownshipAmends Chapter 60, “Land Use,” to define and prohibit data centers in all Pittsgrove Township zoning districts, preventing data-center uses throughout the Township.Pittsgrove Township Ordinance 2026-06 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, this would be an outright ban: it would prohibit data centers in every zoning district, leaving no place in the township to build or expand one. The ordinance was adopted on second reading for final passage.
People behind it
- Committeeman Schmidt
Moved to introduce Ordinance 2026-06 on first reading and later moved its adoption on second reading.
- Committeeman Yeagle
Seconded the motions to introduce Ordinance 2026-06 on first reading and adopt it on second reading.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Prohibits data centers in all zoning districts within Pittsgrove Township, preventing their establishment or operation anywhere in the township.
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