Rockingham planning commission recommends code changes to speed solar projects, revise large-solar standards
Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
On Feb. 3 the Rockingham County Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend two staff-drafted amendments: one aligning the county—ode with Virginia law to allow three years to commence approved solar and energy-storage projects, and another updating supplemental standards and the land-use table for large solar facilities.
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On Feb. 3 the Rockingham County Planning Commission recommended approval of two staff-drafted ordinance amendments intended to clarify the timeline and siting rules for solar development in Rockingham County.
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