Mayor Listenberger addresses data center rumors, makes case for northeast annexation
Plymouth Mayor Robert Listenberger said no data center or other development proposal exists for the 900-acre property proposed for annexation and rezoning by Indiana Tool. He said the actions would prepare the land for future development while preserving the city’s authority to reject a data center or require a public hearing and use variance.
Plymouth Mayor Robert Listenberger pushed back against rumors that a data center is planned for 900 acres on the city’s northeast side. He said Indiana Tool has requested annexation and rezoning to prepare the property for future development, but no tenant, site plan, construction schedule or investment proposal has been submitted to the City of Plymouth.
Listenberger said a data center is not currently a permitted use under Plymouth’s zoning ordinance and would require a use variance and public hearing. He acknowledged residents’ concerns about the power, water and infrastructure demands of hyperscale facilities, while arguing that annexation would support long-term economic planning and leave the city with authority to reject projects it considers unsuitable.