Rockingham County Planning Board | November 9, 2026

The Rockingham County Planning Board met on November 9, 2026, and considered zoning text amendment 2026-23. Staff described a proposed exemption from general zoning height limits for public utility structures, intended to accommodate infrastructure such as power lines, substations, and water towers. Major utility projects would generally still require a special use permit and site plan review, where case-specific conditions could be considered. Board members asked about cell towers and height restrictions near the airport; staff said cell towers were outside the amendment’s scope and agreed that applicable FAA requirements should be checked. The board voted to recommend approval of the amendment based on the consistency statements in the agenda packet. This was a zoning recommendation, not a contract award or purchase; no procurement spending, vendor selection, or contract action was identified.