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Planning commission backs rezonings near hospital and higher cell-tower heights to improve service

Essex County Board of Supervisors · March 12, 2026
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Summary

County planning staff told the board the planning commission recommended rezoning two parcels near the hospital, approved a draft Section 6 (transportation) of the comprehensive plan (DOT approved), and proposed amending the zoning ordinance to allow taller cell towers (around 199 feet) and modernize bond language.

Planning staff updated the Essex County Board of Supervisors on March 10 about recent planning commission activity, including a rezoning recommendation for two parcels near the hospital, a transportation section update to the county comprehensive plan, and a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would allow taller…

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