{ "city": "Rockingham County", "state": "Virginia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rockinghamcountyva.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board will approve VDOT SMART SCALE project for a second left‑turn lane on Stone Spring Rd.", "summary": "The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will consider several actions, including approving the minutes from the July 8 meeting, updating the county performance bonding policy, and nominating two individuals to the Planning Commission. The Board will endorse three VDOT SMART SCALE applications for road improvements on Stone Spring Road, US 33, and Mayland Road. Public hearings will be held on three ordinance amendments that revise land‑use standards for manufactured homes, data centers, heavy industry, and solar facilities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-968", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board declares local drought emergency and reviews multiple land-use proposals", "summary": "The Board adopted a resolution declaring a local emergency because of ongoing drought conditions. It considered VDOT smart‑scale applications for dual left‑turn lanes at Stone Spring, US 33, and Mayland Road. Staff actions included a design‑build RFP for the Singers Glen Community Center and a request to waive a public hearing for the Ridgeview Townhome Master Plan amendment. The meeting also held public hearings on four special‑use permit applications, including additional dwellings on East Point Road and a height variance for Merck & Co. at South East Side Highway.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-965", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Rezoning of 2.698 acres to Planned Multi‑Family for Orchard Ridge Apartments", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning request REZ26-0759, where Lord & Haile LLC seeks to change approximately 2.698 acres from A‑2 (General Agricultural) to PMF (Planned Multi‑Family) at the corner of Jim Britt Way (Rt 704) and Spotswood Trail (US 33). The agenda also includes four staff‑generated ordinance amendments: OA26-0886 (dwelling, manufactured home standards), OA26-0888 (large and small solar facility standards), OA26-0887 (data center and heavy industry standards), and OA26-0800 (sign regulations for the Business Interchange district). The meeting will also approve minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting and address ongoing liaison reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-966", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board declares local drought emergency for Rockingham County", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors approved the June 10 minutes, received reports from VDOT and Blue Ridge Community College, and adopted a resolution declaring a local drought emergency. Staff reports covered an agreement with Nielsen Builders, a drought emergency resolution, and other projects. The public hearing session considered a special use permit for White Barn Group LLC, several ordinance amendments, a district consolidation, and a CDBG application for Briery Branch Community Center.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-963", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to hold public hearings on solar facility and flight strips", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing with VDOT on the Secondary Six-year Improvement Plan. The meeting includes several special use permit hearings for aviation and solar projects, as well as considerations for various RFPs and Technology Park reviews.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-961", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider combining and renewing Keezletown agricultural districts", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on renewing and combining the Keezletown North and South Agricultural and Forestal Districts into one district. The body will also discuss two staff-generated ordinance amendments regarding common area requirements for single-family projects and land subdivision exceptions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-958", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to consider water loan and zoning changes", "summary": "The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will consider a direct bank loan for up to $32.8 million with Atlantic Union Bank and hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and an ordinance amendment regarding parking requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-957", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": "County Attorney to present BZA authority and duties on May 19", "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to receive a presentation from County Attorney Tom Miller regarding the board's authority and duties under Virginia State Code. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 17, 2026, meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-954", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to consider property numbering code amendment and public hearing on special use permits", "summary": "The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an amendment to the property numbering system and hold public hearings on two special use permit requests. The meeting also includes reports from department heads and a closed session to discuss a public contract.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-953", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-953", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearings on rezoning and parking ordinances", "summary": "The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two rezoning requests and one staff-generated ordinance amendment. The body will also receive liaison reports from the City Planning Commission.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-951", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-951", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Rockingham County to consider FY27 budget and real property tax increase", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on proposed tax rate changes and the FY27 budget. The body will also consider the FY27-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan and a boundary line adjustment with the Town of Elkton.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-950", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04222026-950", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board authorizes up to $12.6 million school bond for McGaheysville Elementary", "summary": "The Board approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting and heard a VDOT report on road projects. It adopted a resolution to issue a general‑obligation school bond not to exceed $12,600,000 to fund the McGaheysville Elementary School project. Public hearings were held on two special‑use permits, the FY 2026 budget and capital‑improvement plan, a stormwater fee rate decrease, and a water and sewer rate increase.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-948", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-948", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold hearing on event center in Elkton", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for an event center. The body will also receive liaison reports from the City Planning Commission.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-946", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-946", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to approve $32.5 M sale of water system rights to Massanutten Authority", "summary": "The Board will consider a resolution to sell and convey its rights and interests in the Massanutten water and wastewater systems to the Massanutten Water and Sewer Authority for $32.5 million and to approve a support agreement for a revenue bond of up to $34.75 million. A public hearing will be held on a proposal to issue general‑obligation school bonds not to exceed $12.6 million for the McGaheysville Elementary School project. Additional items include a rezoning request for 2.381 acres at 314 Bloomer Springs Road and updates from the Virginia Department of Transportation on several road projects.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252026-945", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03252026-945", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": "Board of Zoning Appeals to consider three setback variance requests", "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on three variance requests for setback reductions. The board will also reorganize for 2026, including the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-943", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board adopts ordinance amendment changing agricultural setback rules", "summary": "The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors approved minutes from the February 25 meeting and recognized a retiring fire‑rescue employee. It directed staff to combine the Keezletown North and South Agricultural and Forestal Districts into a single district and appointed Lawrence D. Bowers, Jr. to the Board of Zoning Appeals and re‑appointed two members to the Community Services Board. In a public hearing the Board adopted Ordinance Amendment OA26‑0073, revising setback requirements for agricultural uses and setting new standards for biomass conversion facilities. Several special‑use permit applications were also heard for signage, an event center, a grass flight strip, and a contractor operation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-942", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03112026-942", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Rezoning 2.381 acres from residential to agricultural at 314 Bloomer Springs Rd", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the County’s five‑year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027‑31, which totals $445,316,487. It will also consider two rezoning requests: REZ26‑0040 to rezone 2.381 acres at 314 Bloomer Springs Road from R‑2 to A‑2, and REZ26‑0090 to amend proffers on a 1.384‑acre portion of The Ponds Subdivision, currently zoned R‑2C. No new business or unfinished items are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-939", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-939", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-25", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board will hear rezoning of 44 acres and school bond reimbursement of $12.6 M", "summary": "The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for about 44 acres near Port Republic Road and consider several ordinance amendments related to solar projects and agricultural setbacks. The Board will also discuss a resolution declaring intent to reimburse up to $12,600,000 for the McGaheysville Elementary School capital project using tax‑exempt financing. Additional staff reports and routine approvals will be addressed before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-940", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02252026-940", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board reviews special use permits and rezoning requests at public hearing", "summary": "The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will consider several special use permit applications and rezoning requests during the public‑hearing portion of the February 11, 2026 meeting. Items include a dwelling permit for 769 Whitmore Shop Road, a retail U‑Haul permit for 4 Rockingham Park Way, a motor‑vehicle repair shop at 15925 Little Man Lane, a wireless tower near Spotswood Trail, and rezoning of 1.6 acres from RR‑1 to A‑2. The Board will vote to approve, deny, or table each matter after public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02112026-934", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02112026-934", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission reviews three ordinance amendments affecting solar projects and setbacks", "summary": "The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three staff‑generated ordinance amendments: OA26-0033 to extend the commencement period for solar, energy storage and residential projects to three years; OA26-0034 to modify land‑use tables, caps and setbacks for large solar energy facilities; and OA26-0073 to change setback requirements for agricultural uses near urban growth areas. No other business is scheduled for the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-931", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032026-931", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board adopts short‑term rental occupancy limits and waste‑disposal rules", "summary": "The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors elected a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026 and set meeting schedules. It approved a $30,000 supplemental appropriation for a Network & Infrastructure Administrator and declared several county vehicles surplus. The Board removed short‑term rental ordinance OA25‑0486 from the table, adopted a maximum occupancy of two occupants per bedroom (plus four for sewer‑served properties), and selected waste‑disposal Option A for short‑term rentals. A VDOT report noted the East Market Street Bridge is slated to finish in August 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01142026-927", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01142026-927", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-06", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on REZ25-1749 amendment to Lake Pointe Village rezoning", "summary": "The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on REZ25-1749, a request by John and Kathryn Johnson to amend the proffers for a 2.716‑acre portion of Tax Map #125‑A‑263 and 125‑A‑261, changing the allowed development to no more than two single‑family detached dwellings. The commission will also approve the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting and receive ongoing business reports, including City Planning Commission liaison updates. No new business or contracts are scheduled for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01062026-926", "minutes_url": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01062026-926", "source": "https://www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }