Plainfield City Council Takes Significant Step Towards Data Center Ban

Plainfield City Council Takes Significant Step Towards Data Center Ban

News ClipTAPinto·Plainfield, Union County, NJ·7/15/2026

The Plainfield City Council in New Jersey passed an ordinance on first reading that would ban data centers within the city. This represents a significant initial step towards prohibiting new data center developments in Plainfield.

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Gov: Plainfield City Council
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday night, the Plainfield City Council passed an ordinance on first reading that would ban data centers in Plainfield. It was a rare ordinance introduced by the council...