The West Orange Township Council is scheduled to consider a discussion item on an ordinance to prohibit high-density data centers at its meeting on July 21, 2026, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item, listed under Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion as Item 10-(A), is titled “Discussion Re: Ord. To Prohibit High Density Data Centers.” Supporting documentation is attached to the agenda as a file named ARTICLES 7.14.26.PDF, according to the published agenda.
The matter is relevant to residents because it concerns potential restrictions on the type and scale of data center development permitted within the township, according to the agenda listing. The agenda does not specify the contents of the proposed ordinance beyond its stated purpose to prohibit high-density data centers.
The same agenda also includes a separate item, Item 10-(B), described as an “Amendment To Ordinance Re: Pop Up Parties,” with an accompanying document titled ORDINANCE AMENDING POPUP PARTY ORDINANCE, according to the published agenda.
- Meeting date: July 21, 2026
- Location: West Orange, NJ
- Agenda item: Discussion on an ordinance to prohibit high-density data centers (Item 10-A)
- Supporting document: ARTICLES 7.14.26.PDF
- Additional agenda item: Amendment to the Pop Up Party ordinance (Item 10-B)
According to the published agenda, the data center item is listed as a discussion matter under Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion, rather than as a scheduled vote. The council meeting is scheduled to take place as listed on the township’s official agenda for July 21, 2026.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to comment on the discussion can attend the July 21, 2026 council meeting in West Orange or consult the full agenda and attached documents, including ARTICLES 7.14.26.PDF, available through the township’s official agenda center.
Official source: the published record