New Albany Seeks to Expand Business Park by 106 Acres

Developer proposes annexation and rezoning of land near Intel facility.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:04am

A developer is seeking to annex more than 106 acres of land in Licking County into the city of New Albany, Ohio. The land, located along Jug Street and Clover Valley Road, would be rezoned to expand the existing business park near the Intel facility.

Why it matters

New Albany has seen significant business growth in recent years, driven in part by the arrival of the new Intel semiconductor manufacturing plant. This proposed annexation and rezoning would allow the city to further expand its commercial and industrial footprint to accommodate additional business development and job creation.

The details

The developer is looking to annex the 106-acre parcel from Licking County into the city limits of New Albany. This would allow the land to be rezoned from its current township designation to a classification more suitable for business park expansion, such as commercial or industrial zoning.

  • The developer submitted the annexation and rezoning proposal on March 17, 2026.

The players

New Albany

A suburban city in central Ohio that has experienced significant business growth in recent years, particularly with the arrival of the new Intel semiconductor manufacturing plant.

Licking County

The county in which the 106-acre parcel of land proposed for annexation is currently located.

Intel

A major semiconductor manufacturer that recently opened a new facility in New Albany, driving increased business development in the area.

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What’s next

The annexation and rezoning proposal will now go through the city's planning and zoning review process, with a public hearing and city council vote expected in the coming months.

The takeaway

New Albany's continued efforts to expand its business park footprint demonstrate the city's commitment to attracting and accommodating new commercial and industrial development, particularly in the wake of Intel's arrival in the region.