Clifton Twp. Zoning Board backs data center ordinance after four hearings starting in July

The Clifton Twp. Zoning Board voted to uphold its data center zoning ordinance after a challenge from a developer, 1778 Rich Pike LLC, who wanted to build a large-scale data center campus in the area. The developer argued the ordinance excluded data centers, but the zoning board disagreed. Residents are opposed to the potential data center development due to concerns about water and power usage, noise, pollution, and impacts on the rural community character. The developer has 45 days to receive the zoning board's written decision before determining their next steps.