Barrington Council Bans Data Centers Throughout Borough
Barrington, New Jersey, has enacted an ordinance that bans data centers throughout the borough. This decision was driven by concerns over the high resource consumption, such as water and electricity, and noise levels associated with data centers. The ban was adopted during a recent monthly council meeting, alongside updates to cannabis and commercial filming regulations.
The Barrington governing body in New Jersey recently adopted an ordinance instituting a borough-wide ban on data centers. Ordinance 1247 specifically prohibits data centers from being established in any lot or zone within Barrington, making it a comprehensive prohibition.
This decision was made in response to increasing concerns about data centers, especially their significant consumption of resources like water and electricity, high noise levels, and other potential environmental impacts. The article notes that data centers have become a controversial topic, with many communities nationally opposing their installation for these very reasons.
The data center ban was part of a series of ordinances passed at the monthly council meeting. Other legislative actions included an expansion of permitted cannabis business classes within commercial and manufacturing zones, updated regulations for commercial filming throughout the borough, and new policies concerning the keeping of chickens.