# Rockingham County Planning Board | September 14, 2026

The Rockingham County Planning Board held a meeting on September 14, 2026, where they discussed two main zoning matters. The first was a rezoning request (Case 2026-16) to change a parcel from light industrial to residential agricultural, which the board recommended for approval. The second and more detailed discussion focused on a proposed zoning text amendment (Case 2026-18) to establish specific development standards for data processing facilities, including data centers. The board reviewed draft regulations addressing site requirements such as minimum lot size, setbacks, noise limits, landscaping, lighting, generator emissions, water usage, and decommissioning plans. They debated appropriate noise decibel limits and setback distances, ultimately agreeing on a 60 dB noise limit and maintaining a 200-foot setback from non-residential properties and 500 feet from residential zones, with flexibility for case-by-case adjustments. The board also discussed notification procedures for neighborhood meetings and the need to reference appropriate emission standards for generators. A motion to approve the text amendment, subject to possible amendments during the process, was passed. The text amendment is expected to proceed to the Board of Commissioners for final approval in October. No other business or public comments were noted.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Rockingham County Planning Board | September 14, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxN1EH9n9RU) - Rockingham County NC