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Read the plans for the proposed New Hill Digital Campus and data center near Apex

The first page of the rezoning applications for the New Hill Digital Campus submitted to the town of Apex.
The first page of the rezoning applications for the New Hill Digital Campus submitted to the town of Apex.
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  • Natelli Investments filed for rezoning and annexation of 190 acres near Apex.
  • Residents voiced concerns over proposed data center site.
  • Read the public records now available online at The News & Observer

Natelli Investments wants the town of Apex to annex and rezone 190 acres near the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant for a proposed data center and digital campus.

Some neighbors have organized against the plan, concerned about potential health and environmental issues.

Natelli Investments submitted its applications this week to the town of Apex, making them public records. The News and Observer is sharing the rezoning, annexation and unified development ordinance petitions below.

Three pages of the rezoning application were removed by The News and Observer because they included the addresses, phone numbers and emails of residents who attended a neighborhood meeting with the developer.

New Hill Digital Campus Rezoning Application by amroman

New Hill Digital Campus Voluntary Annexation Application by amroman

New Hill Digital Campus UDO Application by amroman

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Anna Roman
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Anna Roman is a service journalism reporter for the News & Observer. She has previously covered city government, crime and business for newspapers across North Carolina and received many North Carolina Press Association awards, including first place for investigative reporting. 
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