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Planning Commission
minutes posted · 2 public hearings · video

Moved forward, and new

Thu16Jul
The county is changing its rules for bulk propane businesses
NewOn the Planning Commission agenda
Thu16Jul
The county is reviewing its rules for cell towers
On the Planning Commission agenda

Put off earlier, and still waiting (4)

Zoning ordinance change: § 148-150 (Piers)
1. A second look promised (county’s record, Feb 12, p. 24)Board · Feb 12
2. To come backSet for February 13, 2027
The record’s words
“Motion to revisit the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-150 in one year to see of controls can be put in place by both the State and the County.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Feb 12, p. 24)
The county is reviewing its rules for cell towers
1. Sent for review (county’s record, Apr 9, p. 11)Board · Apr 9
2. To come backNo date set
The record’s words
“Motion to send the Zoning Ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further discussion in relation to cell towers and monopoles to see what other counties have in place and bring that information back to the Board.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Apr 9, p. 11)
Scott B. Johnson: install 170 linear feet of bulkhead channelward of an existing bulkhead (Little Wicomico River)
1. Tabled (county’s record, Jun 9)Wetlands Board · Jun 9
2. To come backWas set for July 14; not in the records yet
The record’s words
“After reviewing the project and there being concerns and objections, George Rew made a motion to table the project until the July 14, 2026, meeting so that Mr. Johnson could submit revised drawings of the project. Albert Fisher seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.” (Wetlands Board minutes, Jun 9)
The county is reviewing its rules for businesses run from home
1. Sent for review (county’s record, Jul 10)Board · Jul 10
2. To come backNo date set
The record’s words
“Mr. McKenzie read the July 10, 2026 memo from the Board of Supervisors regarding home occupation businesses, asking the Commission to review current zoning regulations on Home Occupation Businesses to further clarify the use so as to not negatively impact the surrounding neighbors.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Jul 10)