Nothing reported in Vernon Township yet
Who decides here: the Township Committee or Council of Vernon Township votes on zoning. The Sussex County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
🚫 Ban
Vernon adopted Ordinance 26-11, which defines data centers and bans them in the township. It was introduced in May 2026; the adoption notice is dated June 24, 2026.
June 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Vernon Township. - Go to township meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Vernon Township: Sussex Rural Electric Co-op Inc. (not available) or Jersey Central Power & Light Co. (company) or Orange & Rockland Utilities Inc. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in New Jersey.