Oppose the Proposed Data Center Rezoning in Rural Hall, NC
Oppose the Proposed Data Center Rezoning in Rural Hall, NC
The Issue
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BACKGROUND
A rezoning application has been filed to convert approximately 99–130 acres of agricultural land along Glade Street and Bethania-Rural Hall Road from its current designation to light industrial use, to accommodate four large data center buildings and a utility substation. The Forsyth City/County Planning Board is scheduled to review the proposal on April 9, 2025, with the Board of County Commissioners to consider it later this spring.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS, OPPOSE THIS REZONING BECAUSE:
• Noise & Light Pollution — Data centers operate 24/7 with industrial cooling equipment and backup generators, producing persistent noise and light that will disturb nearby homes.
• Loss of Agricultural Land — The site is currently farmland that represents Rural Hall's rural heritage and should be protected from industrial conversion.
• Property Values — Industrial facilities of this scale can negatively impact the property values of surrounding residential and agricultural landowners.
• Community Character — Rural Hall residents have chosen this community for its rural atmosphere. This development would fundamentally alter that character.
• Traffic & Infrastructure — Increased heavy vehicle traffic during construction and ongoing operations poses safety and quality-of-life concerns for local roads.
• Environmental Impact — Large-scale data centers consume vast amounts of water and electricity, placing strain on local resources and the environment.
• Inadequate Public Input — Residents deserve a thorough, transparent review process with meaningful opportunities to participate before any decision is made.
We urge the Forsyth County Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners to DENY this rezoning request and preserve Rural Hall's rural character for future generations.
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The Issue
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BACKGROUND
A rezoning application has been filed to convert approximately 99–130 acres of agricultural land along Glade Street and Bethania-Rural Hall Road from its current designation to light industrial use, to accommodate four large data center buildings and a utility substation. The Forsyth City/County Planning Board is scheduled to review the proposal on April 9, 2025, with the Board of County Commissioners to consider it later this spring.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS, OPPOSE THIS REZONING BECAUSE:
• Noise & Light Pollution — Data centers operate 24/7 with industrial cooling equipment and backup generators, producing persistent noise and light that will disturb nearby homes.
• Loss of Agricultural Land — The site is currently farmland that represents Rural Hall's rural heritage and should be protected from industrial conversion.
• Property Values — Industrial facilities of this scale can negatively impact the property values of surrounding residential and agricultural landowners.
• Community Character — Rural Hall residents have chosen this community for its rural atmosphere. This development would fundamentally alter that character.
• Traffic & Infrastructure — Increased heavy vehicle traffic during construction and ongoing operations poses safety and quality-of-life concerns for local roads.
• Environmental Impact — Large-scale data centers consume vast amounts of water and electricity, placing strain on local resources and the environment.
• Inadequate Public Input — Residents deserve a thorough, transparent review process with meaningful opportunities to participate before any decision is made.
We urge the Forsyth County Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners to DENY this rezoning request and preserve Rural Hall's rural character for future generations.
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Supporter Voices
Petition created on March 15, 2026