Data center ban found consistent with master plan
East Brunswick Planning Board finds data center ordinance aligns with township master plan. The board voted unanimously, 7-0, to adopt a resolution determining that Ordinance 26-21, which would prohibit data centers from commercial, business, and industrial zoning districts, is consistent with the
Planning Board · Meeting of August 12, 2026
NJ EAST BRUNSWICK — East Brunswick Planning Board finds data center ordinance aligns with township master plan. The board voted unanimously, 7-0, to adopt a resolution determining that Ordinance 26-21, which would prohibit data centers from commercial, business, and industrial zoning districts, is consistent with the township master plan. The determination clears the way for the Township Council to move to a second reading and final adoption.
The East Brunswick Environmental Commission expressed support for the ordinance. The board also approved two residential subdivisions as resolutions: Golden Oak Estates' 13-lot development at 476 Riva Avenue received 4-0 approval, and Hillel's two-lot subdivision at 10 Tracy Drive received 6-0 approval.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of August 12, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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