Data centers and Master Plan re-examination
Summary
Two speakers urged the city to adopt a three-year moratorium on new data centers, citing noise, energy and water impacts at the existing Dunklau Drive facility, and to review zoning and the noise ordinance before the master plan update locks anything in.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
State tax credits of up to $250 million per project are being offered to data center developers while local infrastructure strains.
Residents near data centers and the city's long-term rateable base could benefit from stricter controls.
Residents concerned about data center proliferation and parking impacts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
A resident noted Clifton has three data centers and nothing in the Master Plan preventing more, asking the council to consider alternatives like cannabis manufacturing. The Zoning Committee reported the re-done Master Plan includes new impervious-coverage, lot-size and citywide parking requirements.
City Council - May 20, 2026
Two speakers urged the city to adopt a three-year moratorium on new data centers, citing noise, energy and water impacts at the existing Dunklau Drive facility, and to review zoning and the noise ordinance before the master plan update locks anything in.
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