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.
Upper Pittsgrove Township
Strongly Anti-Data Center Policies
Upper Pittsgrove Township has enacted a ban on new data centers and functionally equivalent facilities, including expansions, in every township district.
current law · Township of Upper PittsgroveAmends Upper Pittsgrove Township’s Land Development Regulations Ordinance, specifically Section 10.1 on use regulations and Section 15 on fees.Upper Pittsgrove Township Ordinance 2026-5 (2026)
What this means
The ordinance would ban data centers and functionally equivalent facilities in every township district, preventing new projects and expansions in all districts. The other change concerns residential variance fees and does not offset this ban.
People behind it
- B. Bishop
Introduced Ordinance 2026-5.
- Linda R. Stephens
As Township Clerk, was directed to give notice, publish and file the ordinance, and transmit a copy to the Township Tax Assessor.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Data centers—including internet or cloud data centers and functionally equivalent facilities—are expressly prohibited in every township district. The definition covers facilities housing computer systems and associated power, storage, communications, cooling, fire-suppression, and security infrastructure. (“Data centers as commonly known”)
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