Cherry Hill, NJ - Cherry Hill officials are moving to prohibit data centers from being built within the township, joining a growing list of New Jersey communities pushing back against the rapidly expanding industry.
Mayor David Fleisher recently voiced strong opposition to future data center development, stating that a facility will not be built in Cherry Hill during his time in office. Township officials are now working on an ordinance that would formally ban the facilities.
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While there is no data center proposal currently pending in Cherry Hill, local leaders across South Jersey have been vocal about establishing clear regulations before any developer comes forward with plans.
The township’s action comes amid growing debate over data centers throughout South Jersey, where concerns over energy demand, infrastructure impacts, and community compatibility have prompted several municipalities to ban data center construction.