Amherst Board Rejects Data Center Proposal for Former Nordson Campus
Amherst's Board of Zoning Appeals has rejected a developer's request for a use variance to convert part of the former Nordson Corporation campus into a data center. The decision followed a public hearing where over 100 residents voiced opposition to…
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 30, 2026 —
The Amherst Board of Zoning Appeals has denied a developer’s bid to establish a data center at the former Nordson Corporation campus. The decision came after a public hearing where more than 100 local residents expressed their opposition to the proposed conversion.
Cervenka Development Partners LLC, the developer behind the project, had sought a use variance to repurpose a section of the campus for data center operations. However, the board’s rejection means the company must now consider its next steps, which could include appealing the decision or discontinuing the project altogether.
The city administration has indicated its intention to uphold its current zoning regulations. Officials stated that the city’s zoning codes do not currently include provisions for data centers, a factor that likely influenced the board’s decision.
The opposition from residents during the public hearing highlighted community concerns regarding the data center proposal. Details regarding the specific nature of these concerns were not provided in the summary.
The future of the former Nordson Corporation campus remains uncertain as Cervenka Development Partners LLC evaluates its options following the zoning board’s ruling.
Story summarized from the original created by Michelle Jarboe on www.news5cleveland.com, see more information here.
