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Board tables proposed ordinance to allow shelter roofs on private piers after public objections

Northumberland County Board of Supervisors · December 12, 2025
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Summary

After substantial public comment about visual impacts, noise and storm vulnerability, the Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 11 to table a planning-commission recommended change that would have allowed shelter roofs up to 400 sq. ft. and 20 feet high on private noncommercial piers.

The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 11 tabled a proposed amendment to the county’s pier and boathouse ordinances that would have allowed 'shelter roofs' on private, noncommercial piers up to 400 square feet and 20 feet in height.

Planning staff introduced the ordinance changes and said the planning commission had unanimously recommended approval after review. The proposal would make…

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