The planning board voted 6 to 1 that the council's pending Ordinance 2026-25, which would specifically bar data centres, is not consistent with the township's master plan. Its job at this step was only to compare the ordinance with the master plan, not to decide whether data centres should be allowed. Reasons given in the minutes include that a specific ban could give an applicant more to argue against the township.
The whole town is outlined because this applies across Jackson Township, not to one site.
Project phase
- Application filed
- Hearing held
- Approved
- State permits pending
- Under construction
- Fully built
- Town
- Jackson Township
- County
- Ocean County
- Type
- Commercial
- Latest step
- Aug 17, 2026
The project
The township council put on the record that data centres are not a permitted use in any Jackson zoning district, so any applicant would have to win a use variance from the zoning board.
What usually comes next
The board usually votes once its questions are answered, then puts the decision in writing in a resolution.
Jackson Township Council president read the township planner's memo on a proposed data centre ordinance and said it would be reviewed by the attorney and placed on the next agenda.
The council discussed data centres at length and read the township solicitor's memorandum into the record. No ordinance was introduced.
Each step is our own summary of a public board or agency document, linked where the document is online. A project's status can change at the next meeting. General information, not legal advice. Justin Kelly, NJ Real Estate Broker-Salesperson, License #1540232. Brokered with OMNI Real Estate Professionals. Equal Housing Opportunity.