Summit Planning Board Meeting: June 4, 2026 LIVE

The City of Summit Planning Board held a meeting on June 4, 2026, which included a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation and the selection of a planning consultant for a master plan re-examination report. The board unanimously approved the hiring of a qualified planner to conduct this re-examination, a required process to ensure the city's master plan remains current and consistent with legal requirements. Additionally, the board reviewed and found consistent with the master plan a proposed ordinance prohibiting AI data centers due to their significant utility infrastructure impacts, while allowing smaller computer centers in certain zones. The discussion also touched on the potential redevelopment of a large property formerly owned by Bristol Myers Squibb, with plans to incorporate it into the upcoming full master plan update. No specific contract amounts were disclosed, but the board took formal votes to approve the consultant selection and ordinance consistency findings, advancing these matters toward further public hearings and implementation.