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Rockingham County public meetings in 2024

33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 11, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to hold public hearings on special use permits and zoning amendment

The Board of Supervisors will consider four special use permit requests for businesses and dwellings and a staff-generated ordinance amendment regarding accessory structure setbacks. The meeting also includes a review of the FY 2023-2024 financial report and audit.

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✓ Decided: Board declines to support VIA demand-response transit plan (4-1)

The Board voted 4-1 against issuing a letter of support for Valley Interfaith Action's county-wide demand-response transit pilot, despite a $200,000 check and 895 signatures. Instead, the Board approved several land-use permits, a $3.75 million school site purchase, and a $350,000 sensory room appropriation. A cemetery special-use permit was tabled to January 8, 2025.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Tue Dec 3, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear public hearing on large-scale solar farm ordinance

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a work session on phasing of development, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on two rezoning requests and three ordinance amendments. A citizen-generated amendment would allow large-scale solar energy facilities up to 360 acres in agricultural districts by special use permit. The commission will also take up unfinished business, including a building permit phasing ordinance and a comprehensive plan amendment, both tabled from October.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Rockingham County Board to hold public hearings on two special use permits

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings for two special use permits regarding residential and commercial developments. The meeting also includes reports from county administrators and a presentation from Our Community Place.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Wed Oct 23, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearings on two rezoning requests

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications: one to change a 1.031-acre parcel at 9517 Singers Glen Rd from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to A-2 (General Agricultural), and another to change three parcels totaling 4.663 acres at 407 Hinton Rd from RV (Rural Village) to A-2. The board will also receive reports from VDOT and county staff, and consider approval of minutes from the October 9 meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Wed Oct 9, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Public hearing for farm market special use permit in Dayton

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a farm market. The meeting also includes a joint closed session with the School Board to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Tue Oct 1, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider limiting building permits in residential zones

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and consider a staff-proposed ordinance amendment to cap the number of building permits issued in low- and medium-density residential districts over any rolling 12-month period. The commission will also discuss a comprehensive plan amendment that would require future residential rezoning to account for impacts on public services, facilities, and infrastructure, including schools.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearing on 44-acre rezoning request

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a 44.265-acre parcel near Spotswood Trail and Campground Lane. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning ordinance amendments and a woodworking shop application.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Wed Sep 11, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Public hearing on energy storage revenue share ordinance and three special use permits

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three special use permit requests: two grass flight strips on Cave Hill Road, an additional dwelling on Miracle Springs Road, and a recreational lodge/event center/brewery on Resort Drive. The board also intends to adopt an ordinance establishing a revenue share for energy storage systems. The meeting includes staff reports, a VDOT update on South Peak Subdivision road additions, and a closed session for personnel and real property matters.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts $1,400/MW energy storage revenue share ordinance

The Board adopted an ordinance imposing a $1,400 per megawatt revenue share on energy storage facilities, effective October 1, 2024, with scheduled increases. It also awarded contracts for landfill tire shredding and hauling, approved a dump truck purchase, named the indoor track at Rockingham Park after Ed Long, and tabled a special use permit for a resort development.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Tue Sep 3, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on 44-acre rezoning request

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a parcel from medium density residential to general agricultural. The body will also review liaison reports and staff updates.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends denial of rezoning for 44-acre parcel

The Rockingham County Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend denial of a rezoning request by The Free Pentecostal Encampment, Inc. to change a 44.265-acre parcel from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to A-2 (General Agricultural). The recommendation was made as presented, without proffers, due to concerns about potential high-intensity agricultural uses near Elkton's underground water tank and the downzoning of land in an Urban Growth Area. The request will go to the Board of Supervisors, and the applicant was encouraged to address concerns before that meeting.

Wed Aug 28, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearing on residential rezoning request

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 0.6 acre of land to medium density residential. The meeting also includes staff reports and a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $90K for Briery Branch Community Club upgrades (3-2)

The Board approved a $90,000 disbursement from Community and Tourism Enhancement Grant funds to the Briery Branch Community Club for facility improvements, despite objections about bypassing the usual grant process. The Board also adopted the Community and Tourism Enhancement Grant Program with staff as the advisory committee, approved a rezoning request, and authorized several supplemental appropriations.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Wed Aug 14, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Rockingham Co. supervisors to hold hearings on 3 special-use permits and drought emergency

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three special-use permit requests for a farm market, warehouse, and woodworking shop in agricultural districts. They will also consider ordinance amendments to zoning connectivity requirements and to require signage for residential rezoning applications. A resolution declaring a local emergency due to drought and a USDA application for the Massanutten Water and Sewer Authority are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board declares drought emergency, approves tax collection contract

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency due to drought, enabling farmers to apply for federal emergency loans. The Board also authorized the Treasurer to contract with Taxing Authority Consultants for delinquent personal property tax collection, set the 2024 Personal Property Tax Relief percentage at 34%, and approved multiple supplemental appropriations and contracts. Several special use permits were approved, one was denied, and two were tabled.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
4 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea
Tue Aug 6, 2024

Planning Commission

Public hearing on rezoning 0.6 acres from agricultural to medium-density residential

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from Igor & Vera Shestakov to rezone two parcels totaling 0.6 acre from A-2 (General Agricultural) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) near Town Hall Road and McGaheysville Road. The commission will also consider an appointment to the Capital Improvements Program Advisory Committee and approve minutes from the July 9 meeting.

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Wed Jul 24, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Rockingham County Board of Supervisors to hold public hearings on zoning and permits

The Board of Supervisors will consider one rezoning request and four special use permits. The meeting also includes reports from the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

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✓ Decided: Board awards $6M landfill cell contract to A&J Development

The Board awarded a contract to A&J Development and Excavation, Inc. for the Landfill Phase 5B cell construction, not to exceed $6,000,000, after a bid error reduced the original amount. They also approved a rezoning for a 6.11-acre parcel and a special-use permit for a Verizon wireless facility, while tabling two special-use permit requests for a dog agility facility and a small contractor's operation. The meeting included a closed session for a prospective business discussion.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Wed Jul 10, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Public hearings for the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan and Stone Spring UDA Plan

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold joint public hearings regarding the County's 20-year Comprehensive Plan and the Stone Spring Urban Development Area Plan. The agenda also includes reviews of VDOT SMART SCALE applications for two road intersections and a presentation on the ALICE Report.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
10 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea · CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Tue Jul 9, 2024

Planning Commission

Rezoning request for 6.11 acres south of Gravels Road to agricultural use

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning a parcel near Woodland Hills Drive from residential to agricultural use. The commission will also review proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding connectivity requirements and on-site signage for certain rezonings.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider Kroger opioid settlement and new zoning requests

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to participate in the proposed opioid-related settlement against Kroger. The meeting also includes public hearings for rezoning the Rockingham County Fairgrounds and amending the Massanutten Village Master Plan.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
8 yea · 2 nay
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · CHANDLER nay · WOLFE-GARRISON nay
Wed Jun 12, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Rockingham County to review VDOT six-year plan and several zoning requests

The Board will hold public hearings on multiple special use permits, including a mini-storage facility and a cemetery expansion. The agenda also includes a hearing for the VDOT Six-Year Improvement Plan and consideration of cigarette tax updates.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

Planning Commission

Proposed rezoning of fairground property to general business district

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two rezoning requests, including a change for the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. The commission will also review an ordinance amendment regarding poultry operation standards.

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Wed May 22, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors considers rezoning requests and school bus ordinance repeal

The Board will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including rezoning in the Town of Elkton and near US 11. The meeting also includes an intent to adopt an ordinance repealing a section of the county code regarding stopped school buses.

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Wed May 8, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider special use permits for three event center projects

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several special use permit applications for event centers and lodges. The meeting also includes consideration of a grant application for the Briery Branch Community Center.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Tue May 7, 2024

Planning Commission

Rockingham County Planning Commission to consider several rezoning requests

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use requests, including rezonings in Elkton and near South Valley Pike. The meeting also addresses an ongoing ordinance amendment regarding poultry operation standards. These items involve changes to residential, industrial, and agricultural district designations.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board considers FY25 budget, capital plan, and stormwater fee changes

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the FY25 proposed budget, fee compendium, and a five-year capital improvement plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a special-use permit on Hopkins Gap Road and a proposal to reduce stormwater control fees.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Rockingham County board holds public hearing on proposed fiscal 2024–2025 budget

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2024–2025 and the Capital Improvements Plan covering fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The board will also approve the minutes from its March 27 meeting. These documents outline planned department funding, infrastructure projects, and property tax rates that will affect county services over the next five years.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

Planning Commission

Rockingham County considers poultry operation setback and construction limits

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 17 of the county zoning code regarding poultry operations. Staff recommends updating supplemental standards to set a limit on how many new poultry houses can be built per parcel over a rolling time period and to reduce mandatory setbacks from incorporated city and town boundaries. The commission is scheduled to discuss and vote on the measure during this meeting; no final decision has been made yet.

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Wed Mar 27, 2024

Board of Supervisors

County board sets FY2025 tax rates and reviews zoning, solar, and utility fee requests

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will vote on fiscal year 2024-2025 tax rates and a local emergency declaration. The agenda includes public hearings for an event center permit near East Point Road, two agricultural district designations, and a request to revoke a solar facility's operating permit due to non-compliance. These decisions will establish property taxes, utility fees, and land-use rules for residents and businesses in the county.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
10 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea · CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Wed Mar 13, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Rockingham County Board of Supervisors to hold public hearings on special use permits

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings for four special use permit requests, including school expansions and water pump stations. The meeting also includes the removal of the Frazier Quarry permit from the table for consideration.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Tue Mar 5, 2024

Planning Commission

Creation of new 1,870-acre Mauzy Agricultural and Forestal District

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two agricultural and forestal districts. One proposal seeks to create the Mauzy district covering approximately 1,870 acres near the I-81 interchange. The second involves renewing the Oak Grove district for seven years.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearing on Cecil Wampler Rd rezoning request

The Board of Supervisors will consider a special use permit for Frazier Quarry and hold a public hearing regarding a proffer statement amendment for a 1.78-acre parcel. The meeting also includes staff reports and a closed session regarding prospective business expansion and legal counsel.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE:
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Wed Feb 14, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to hold public hearings on special use permits

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding two special use permit requests. The meeting also includes staff reports, committee appointments, and a closed session regarding real property and litigation.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies; and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Supervisors. February…
5 yea
CHANDLER yea · HENSLEY yea · LONGCOR yea · RITCHIE yea · WOLFE-GARRISON yea
Tue Feb 6, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission discusses rezoning for motor vehicle uses and poultry standards

The Planning Commission will consider a request to amend proffers on Cecil Wampler Road to allow motor vehicle repair and sales. The agenda also includes an ordinance amendment regarding density and separation distances for poultry operations.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board considers $7 million to delay or terminate Crossroads Field House contract

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and one special use permit. They are also discussing a budget amendment to authorize approximately $7,000,000 to delay or terminate the Crossroads Field House construction contract with Lantz Construction.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to hold public hearings on school expansion and zoning

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding a special-use permit for Berea Christian School and an ordinance amendment for accessory structure setbacks. The meeting also includes the annual reorganization of the Board and several sanitary and water authority meetings.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

Planning Commission

Rockingham County Planning Commission reviews five-year capital improvement plan

The Commission will review the annual update to the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025-2029. The meeting also includes a vote on new leadership and public hearings for two rezoning requests.

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