Rocky Mount public meetings in 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on several Certificates of Appropriateness, including major work for street and parking improvements on the 100 Block of Washington Street in the Central City Historic District. Other items include new construction at 629 Sycamore St in the Edgemont Local Historic District and exterior alteration requests at 201 S Howell St, 7 East Elm St, and 204 S Howell. The commission will also review a minor‑work COA for 218 SW Main St and discuss upcoming officer elections.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 629 Sycamore St (Edgemont Local Historic District)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 201 S Howell St (Villa Place Historic District)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations and addition at 7 East Elm St (Rocky Mount Mills National Historic District)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 204 S Howell (Villa Place Historic District)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for street and parking improvements on the 100 Block of Washington Street (Central City Historic District)

The commission held its December 18, 2025 meeting and reviewed four Certificate of Appropriateness requests for new construction and exterior alterations. No approvals, denials, or votes were documented in the minutes. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next session for January 27, 2026.

Planning Board

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will meet to discuss two specific rezoning requests. The board will also consider proposed revisions to its Rules of Procedure.

• Rezoning Request #07-12-25: Meadowbrook Rd from R-10 (Low Density Residential) to B-2CD (Conditional Commercial Corridor) for 0.63 acres
• Rezoning Request #08-12-25: Old Battleboro Rd from A-1 (Agricultural) to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) for 133.37 acres
• Proposed revisions to Rules of Procedure

The board met on December 9, 2025 and reviewed its agenda and the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. Two rezoning requests were presented—one for Meadowbrook Rd and another for Old Battleboro Rd—but the minutes do not record any approval, denial, or vote on those items. No other actions or votes were documented.

Board of Adjustment

The Rocky Mount Board of Adjustment will review applications for special use permits that require public hearings. It will also consider Variance Request #02-12-25-01, which seeks permission to deviate from accessory structure regulations on a residential property at 3308 Cornwallis Drive in the A‑1 Agricultural District. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes and an explanation of procedural rules.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Explanation of Rules of Procedure
• Review of special use permit applications requiring public hearings
• Variance Request #02-12-25-01 for accessory structure at 3308 Cornwallis Drive

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings to decide on Certificates of Appropriateness for new construction and exterior alterations. These requests affect properties in the Edgemont, Villa Place, and Rocky Mount Mills historic districts.

• New single-family residence construction at 629 Sycamore Street
• Window replacement, tree removal, and fence installation at 201 S Howell St
• Exterior alterations and addition at 7 East Elm Street

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission met on November 25, 2025. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were listed for approval, but the minutes do not record any outcomes or vote tallies for those items or for the certificate of appropriateness requests. No substantive actions were documented.

Planning Board

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will discuss a development review for the Northridge Town Homes project on Northridge Drive. It will also consider two rezoning requests: one for 431 Roberson Lane, changing from Agricultural (A‑1) to Very Low Density Residential (R‑15) on a 23‑acre parcel, and another for 141 Cobb Farm Village Lane, changing from R‑15 to Medium‑High Density Multifamily Residential (R‑6MFA) on a 6.59‑acre parcel. No decisions have been recorded yet.

• Northridge Town Homes construction request for 0.82‑acre site on Northridge Drive
• Rezoning of 23‑acre 431 Roberson Lane from Agricultural (A‑1) to Very Low Density Residential (R‑15)
• Rezoning of 6.59‑acre 141 Cobb Farm Village Lane from R‑15 to Medium‑High Density Multifamily Residential (R‑6MFA)

Planning Board

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will review four rezoning applications. The largest is a 96‑acre site at the northern portion of 3033 Eastern Ave, currently zoned R‑30, proposed to be split into B‑2 along the street and R‑10 for the remaining area. Other requests include a 14‑acre southern portion of the same address moving from GI to B‑5, a 60.13‑acre parcel at 4170 E Old Spring Hope Rd changing to I‑1 Light Industrial, and a 1.38‑acre lot on Melton Dr shifting from R‑6MFA to B‑2 Commercial Corridor. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and a board member resignation.

• Rezoning #01-10-25: 3033 Eastern Ave (Northern Portion) – 96 acres, R‑30 to B‑2 & R‑10
• Rezoning #02-10-25: 3033 Eastern Ave (Southern Portion) – 14 acres, GI to B‑5
• Rezoning #03-10-25: 4170 E Old Spring Hope Rd – 60.13 acres, GI to I‑1 Light Industrial
• Rezoning #04-10-25: Melton Dr – 1.38 acres, R‑6MFA to B‑2 Commercial Corridor
• Resignation of a Planning Board member

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a request by the City of Rocky Mount to improve parking, add a pocket park, and integrate streetscaping at the 100 block of Washington Street to connect with the Monk to Mills Trail.

• Public hearing for Washington Street ROW and parking improvements
• Review of Central City Historic District streetscaping and pocket park
• Approval of August 2025 HPC minutes
• Discussion of Thomas Weston House landmark boundary increase
• Approval of commercial sign at 129 NE Main Street

Planning Board

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will review a major subdivision preliminary plat for a 74.72‑acre single‑family development on Hunter Hill Road. It will also consider a construction planned building group for the Layola Apartments, a 1.39‑acre multifamily project on Layola Avenue. In addition, the board will hear a rezoning request to change 16.7 acres at 1521 N Wesleyan Boulevard from B‑2 to B‑5. These items are scheduled for discussion and possible approval at the September 9 meeting.

• Stone Bluffs Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat #778 – 74.72 acres of single‑family dwellings on Hunter Hill Rd.
• Layola Apartments Construction Planned Building Group #779 – 1.39 acres of multifamily dwellings on Layola Ave.
• Rezoning Request #02‑09‑25 – 16.7 acres at 1521 N Wesleyan Blvd, changing from B‑2 to B‑5.

Board of Adjustment

The Rocky Mount Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request and other procedural items. The primary action involves a request to deviate from minimum yard regulations for a residential property.

• Variance request for minimum yard regulations at 110 E Bridges Street (Applicant: Antwon Brothers)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission will meet to decide on a local landmark boundary increase for the Thomas Weston House and review a demolition request for a warehouse at 1150 Falls Road. The commission will also discuss minor work permits and other preservation matters.

• Local Landmark Boundary Increase for Thomas Weston House at 347 NE Main Street
• Demolition request for warehouse at 1150 Falls Road in Rocky Mount Mills Historic District
• Certificate of Appropriateness for commercial sign at 129 SE Main Street
• Minor work permit for vent hood at 1143 Falls Road
• Need to fill chair position and three open seats on the commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a demolition request for a commercial property. The body also needs to appoint a new chair.

• Public hearing for demolition of cotton warehouse at 1150 Falls Road (Rocky Mount Mills district)
• Need for a new commission chair

Planning Board

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will meet to review construction plats for two residential developments. The board will evaluate proposals for single-family detached dwellings on S. Halifax Rd and Green Pasture Road.

• Mason Farm Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat #776 on S. Halifax Rd (+176.25 acres)
• Linda’s Field Major Subdivision Construction Plat #777 on Green Pasture Road (+20 acres)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request regarding minimum yard regulations for a residential property. The board will also review applications for special use permits and requests for appeals.

• Variance Request #07-01-25-02: Request to allow a variation from minimum yard regulations at 408 Middle Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings to decide on Certificates of Appropriateness for major work. These requests include new signage in the Central City district and multiple residential renovations in the Rocky Mount Mills district.

• Signage request at 207-211 E Thomas Street (Central City)
• House repair and renovation at 1003 Falls Road (Rocky Mount Mills)
• House repair and renovation at 1004 Falls Road (Rocky Mount Mills)
• House repair and renovation at 1008 Falls Road (Rocky Mount Mills)
• House repair and renovation at 1 West Elm Street (Rocky Mount Mills)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss two citywide text amendments to the Land Development Code. These proposals include adding internet cafés as a permitted use and establishing new standards for outdoor lighting and vehicle signage.

• Text Amendment # 09-04-25: Add Internet Café (Sweepstakes Establishment) as a permitted use citywide
• Text Amendment # 12-06-25: Prohibit signage on inoperable vehicles and set outdoor lighting standards citywide

Historic Preservation Commission

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a Certificate of Appropriateness for major work, including a rear stair replacement at a residential property in the Villa Place Local Historic District. The meeting will also include minor work reviews, discussions on national districts and landmarks, and planning for a board appreciation dinner.

• Certificate of Appropriateness (Major Work): Rear stair replacement at 412 Hammond Street, Villa Place Local Historic District
• Certificate of Appropriateness (Minor Work): Porch and stair repairs/replacement at 304 S Pearl Street, Villa Place Local Historic District
• National Districts and Landmarks: Sunset Avenue Public Works Historic District (National Register), Cedar Hill Cemetery and Addition (Local Landmark)
• Board Appreciation Dinner scheduled for June 16 at Gastropub
• Next meeting date: June 24, 2025

Planning Board

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will vote on a rezoning request for two parcels on E Raleigh Boulevard from medium-density multifamily to commercial corridor, and discuss a proposed text amendment to permit pocket neighborhoods citywide with specific requirements. The board will also approve minutes from the April 8 meeting.

• Rezoning request #09-05-25 for 1019 & 1023 E Raleigh Blvd from R-6MFA to B-2 (0.314 acres)
• Text amendment #10-05-25 to add pocket neighborhoods as a permitted use with requirements in LDC Sec. 102, 503, and 712
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 1.69 acres on Edwards Street from low-density residential to medium-density multifamily. The board will also consider a citywide text amendment to allow Internet Cafes as a permitted use with specific requirements. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Rezoning request #08-04-25 for Edwards Street (1.69 acres, PINs listed) from R-10 to R-6MFA for multifamily development
• Text amendment #09-04-25 to add Internet Cafes as a permitted use in the Land Development Code citywide
• Public hearing on both the rezoning and text amendment

Historic Preservation Commission

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a certificate of appropriateness for solar panels at 632 Tarboro St, porch and stair repairs at 304 S Pearl St, and a local landmark designation for the Cedar Hill Cemetery Discontiguous District. The commission will also approve minutes from its February 25, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panel installation at 632 Tarboro St (Edgemont district, owner Gordon Coleman, applicant Beam Solar)
• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness for porch and stair repairs/replacement at 304 S Pearl St (Villa Place district, owners Peter and Ivana Hanson)
• Public hearing on Local Landmark Designation for parcels at Unity Cemetery, Cowlick Branch Creek, Northeastern Cemetery, and 405 N Mercer St (Cedar Hill Cemetery Discontiguous District, applicant Unity Cemetery Preservation Project/Hap Turner)
• Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting

Planning Board

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will vote on a major subdivision plat for 45.55 acres on Bethlehem Road for single-family detached dwellings and a rezoning request to change 5.015 acres on Glory Drive from low-density residential (R-10) to medium-density multifamily (R-6MFA). They will also receive an informational presentation on the Stith-Talbert Park renovation. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Maple Grove Major Subdivision Construction Plat #773 on Bethlehem Road (45.55 acres, single-family detached dwellings, applicant Austin Roland of Kimley-Horn Associates)
• Rezoning Request #07-03-25 on Glory Drive (5.015 acres, from R-10 to R-6MFA Medium Density Multifamily, applicant James Heilbron of Kelley Development Company)
• Stith-Talbert Park Renovation informational presentation from Parks and Recreation

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a special use permit request for a solar farm. The board will also review variance requests and appeals.

• Special Use Permit Request #03-04-25-01 for a solar farm at 6358 Old Battleboro Road

Historic Preservation Commission

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on three major work applications: a postponed window replacement at 206 S Grace Street in Villa Place, and two demolition requests for city-owned properties at 528 and 532 Tarboro Street in Edgemont. The commission will also review minor certificates of appropriateness, national district and landmark updates, and other business.

• Window replacement at 206 S Grace Street (Villa Place) – postponed from January 2025 meeting
• Demolition of 528 Tarboro Street (Edgemont) – applicant: City of Rocky Mount Engineering Department
• Demolition of 532 Tarboro Street (Edgemont) – applicant: City of Rocky Mount Engineering Department
• Commission review of minor Certificate of Appropriateness items
• Discussion of local landmark designation for Cedar Hill Cemetery Addition (from January minutes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and vote on two major subdivision plats: Saddlebrook Major Subdivision Phase 3 & 4 Construction Plat (123.39 acres on Green Hills Road) and Katie's Cove Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat (28.64 acres on Mayfair Drive for detached single-family homes). The board will also approve the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Saddlebrook Major Subdivision Phase 3 & 4 Construction Plat #748 – 123.39 acres on Green Hills Road, undeveloped
• Katie's Cove Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat #775 – 28.64 acres on Mayfair Drive, proposed single-family detached dwellings
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 14, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a major work certificate of appropriateness for window replacement at 206 S Grace Street in the Villa Place Historic District. They will also discuss a potential local landmark designation for the Cedar Hill Cemetery Addition and consider a potential new case in Villa Place. The meeting includes approval of minutes from October and November 2024 and commission review of minor work certificates.

• Public hearing on window replacement at 206 S Grace Street (Villa Place Historic District)
• Discussion of local landmark designation for Cedar Hill Cemetery Addition
• Potential new case in Villa Place (miscellaneous review item)
• Approval of minutes from October 22 and November 26, 2024
• Commission review of minor work certificates of appropriateness

Planning Board

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will vote on a major subdivision preliminary plat for Jacob's Cove (58.75 acres, single-family homes), two rezoning requests (1951 Old Wilson Road to multifamily, Meadowbrook Rd to commercial), and a floodplain development permit for the Old Mill Road pump station replacement. The board will also approve the minutes from December 10, 2024, and handle other procedural items.

• Jacob's Cove Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat #753 – 58.75 acres, 2700 block of W Raleigh Boulevard, single-family detached dwellings
• Old Mill Road Pump Station Replacement Floodplain Development Permit #774 – 2.18 acres at 2705 Wellington Drive, utility station
• Rezoning Request #20-06-24 – 1951 Old Wilson Road, from A-1 to R-6MFACD (conditional medium-density multifamily), 11.52 acres
• Rezoning Request #06-01-25 – Meadowbrook Rd, from A-1 and R-10 to B-2 (commercial corridor), 10.07 acres