Licking County residents fear rural way of life endangered by Intel project [Video]

GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) — As Intel fuels growth in central Ohio and Licking County, smaller townships are figuring out how to handle it.

Many neighbors in Granville Township are worried land used for agriculture could be taken away and are now packing zoning meetings to make their voices heard and raise questions about what comes next.

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The main focus on Monday was on a property along Silver Street and what could happen.

The Granville Township Zoning Commission said a proposed overlay zoning plan is about controlling inevitable development. Many along Silver Street said a big part of why they love the community is the space it has for nature and agriculture, and that’s why they are worried about what these changes could mean.

“If they really want to preserve what this community stands for, and the roots here, would be to keep it a farm …