The East Orange City Council is scheduled to consider Ordinance No. 26 of 2026 at its Sept. 8, 2026 meeting, according to the published agenda. The ordinance would amend Chapter 51 (Land Use) of the City Code by creating a new section, § 5191.1, titled “Data Centers and High-Intensity Computational Facilities Prohibited.”
According to the agenda, the ordinance would prohibit data centers and high-intensity computational facilities in all zoning districts within East Orange. The agenda also lists a related measure, Ordinance No. 27 of 2026, though the full text of that item was not included in the available excerpt.
The matter is before the council as part of its regular legislative process for amending local land use law. Any changes to the zoning code affect how property can be developed and used throughout the city, according to the ordinance description in the agenda.
- Meeting date: Sept. 8, 2026
- Location: East Orange, NJ
- Item: Ordinance No. 26 of 2026, amending Chapter 51 (Land Use)
- Proposed section: § 5191.1, “Data Centers and High-Intensity Computational Facilities Prohibited”
- Scope: Prohibition would apply to all zoning districts, according to the agenda
- Related item: Ordinance No. 27 of 2026, listed on the same agenda
The ordinance is scheduled to be considered by the council at the Sept. 8 meeting, according to the agenda. The published agenda does not indicate whether the item is scheduled for introduction, public hearing, or final vote at this session.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to comment on the ordinance can consult the full agenda posted by the City of East Orange or attend the Sept. 8 council meeting in person.
Official source: the published record