NJ town bans data centers, but the legal battle is only beginning
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
Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about National Land Developers data center developments across 2 states, including PA, NJ.
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.