Weekly recap

The week of July 13

July 13–19 · Compiled later from the records

Moved forward, and new

On the Planning Commission agenda

July 16 · 2 matters, 1 new

Promised, and what happened

What the records say would happen, as of this week.

Zoning ordinance change: § 148-150 (Piers)
A second look promised by February 13, 2027 · Board of Supervisors, February 12Open
The 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
Sent for review · Board of Supervisors, April 9Open, 14 weeks
The 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)
Tabled until July 14 · Wetlands Board, June 9Date passed; not yet taken up in the records
The 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
Sent for review · Board of Supervisors, July 10Open, 1 week
The 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)

Earlier this year: 5 tabled decisions were taken up on the date set.