Data Center Signal is tracking 9 clips about National Land Developers data center developments across 3 states, including NJ, NC, PA.
Mocksville residents Sarah Weschler and Jeff Plott urged the town to adopt stronger zoning standards or a moratorium before allowing a potential data center. National Land Developers is considering a site near U.S. 64 East and Bethel Church Road, while Mayor Will Marklin has said the town would approve a zoning change if the project meets current regulations.
New Jersey is approaching 40 municipal bans on data center construction, with Jackson and East Brunswick among the latest to enact prohibitions due to resident concerns about rising electric bills and environmental impact. While CoreWeave's project in Kenilworth continues despite opposition, several townships face lawsuits from developers over these bans. Sayreville Borough has also approved a temporary moratorium.
National Land Developers (NLD) is pursuing plans for a data center in Mocksville, North Carolina, with discussions underway for a development agreement covering utilities and environmental impact. Residents have voiced strong opposition to the project, raising concerns about environmental effects and proposing a moratorium on data center development in the town.
A developer has sued Andover Township, New Jersey, over its recently enacted ban on data centers, challenging the ordinance as arbitrary. This legal battle could set a precedent for over 25 other New Jersey municipalities that have also banned or proposed banning data centers due to concerns over energy costs and environmental impact.
Monroe Township in New Jersey is being sued for $300 million by Hexa Builders after the township enacted a ban on data center construction. Hexa Builders claims the ban is unconstitutional, despite earlier plans allowing for data centers on their property. The lawsuit was filed following public opposition to the potential electricity and water demands of the project.
Andover Township, New Jersey, is facing a political and legal dispute over a proposed data center. After initially introducing an ordinance to update data center development standards, the township committee quickly rescinded it and banned data centers due to intense public opposition. The developer, National Land Developers, has now filed a lawsuit against the township to overturn the ban.
Andover Township, New Jersey, has enacted a ban on data centers, leading to a lawsuit from Pennsylvania-based National Land Developers. The developer is challenging the
West Rockhill Township supervisors unanimously approved a new zoning ordinance regulating data centers, limiting them to planned industrial zones and setting rules for size, noise, and power. This decision followed public outcry and protests from residents concerned about potential data center impacts. Further amendments to the ordinance, incorporating public feedback, are expected to be introduced at a future meeting.
West Rockhill Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania is considering a new zoning ordinance to regulate data centers. This follows an informal sketch plan for a data center at 215 Cathill Road in Sellersville, which has drawn concerns from residents about noise, light pollution, and water usage. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance is scheduled for April 15.