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Knowlton bans data centers in all zoning districts, citing rural impacts
Summary
The Township Committee adopted Ordinance 2026-09 designating data centers as a non‑permitted use in all zoning districts, citing concerns about water and continuous electricity demands and potential conflicts with the township master plan.
Knowlton Township’s Committee adopted Ordinance 2026-09 on June 8, formally designating data centers as a non‑permitted use in all zoning districts. The ordinance cites the Township Master Plan and finds that data centers’ continuous operations and large demands for electrical power, cooling, and water are incompatible with Knowlton’s rural character.
The ordinance text notes legislative and technical concerns about data‑center resource use, including references to state bills requiring quarterly reporting of electricity and water use. The Committee opened and closed the public hearing with no public comment and approved final adoption by roll call (Baley — Yes; Mazza — Yes; Starrs — Yes; Shipps — Yes; Lembeck absent). The Committee recorded the adoption as consistent with its Master Plan protection goals and directed referral of the ordinance to the Land Use Board for review and comment where required.
