Forsyth County rejects rezoning for proposed 128‑acre data center near Rural Hall
After months of testimony and a packed public hearing, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted to deny a rezoning request (Case F1669) that would have allowed a hyperscale data center on a 128.54‑acre site near Rural Hall. Neighbors, planning staff and the planning board raised concerns about compatibility with Forward 2045 and local plans.
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The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted on July 30 to deny a rezoning petition (Case F1669) that would have allowed a three‑building data center campus on a 128.54‑acre tract near Rural Hall. Commissioners cited plan consistency and overwhelming resident opposition as central reasons for the vote.
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