Planning Commission backs RMC modular-housing extension, eases stormwater deadline

Sep 9, 2026

The Ashland Planning Commission recommended approval to town council of Randolph–Macon College’s request to set a fixed expiration for temporary modular housing and to amend stormwater compliance options, moving the stormwater deadline to allow purchase or initiation by spring 2027.

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The Ashland Planning Commission on Sept. 9 voted to recommend that town council approve amendments to Randolph–Macon College’s conditional use permit for temporary modular housing, including a fixed CUP expiration date and revised stormwater compliance timing. Staff said the change to Condition 1 would remove an annual renewal requirement and set a hard expiration in 2029 to align with the college’s housing strategy.

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