Rockingham County Local Land Use
The Alliance works to connect community goals outlined in the Rockingham comprehensive plan to land use rules for new development. We participate in land use planning, with an eye on how the zoning changes will preserve Rockingham County’s rural lands, distinctive towns, traditional rural economic sectors and high quality of life.
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Rockingham County, we have a new comp plan!
This update was a long haul, and a lot of work for everyone involved–kudos for a great outcome!
Rockingham Comp Plan and UDA Final Public Hearing
One last chance to weigh in on the vision for development in Rockingham County over the next 20 years, and it needs your input.
Keeping Mauzy Rural
After a truck stop rezoning was denied, the Mauzy community banded together to explore ways to preempt future incompatible development proposals and formally document the vision of a rural Mauzy.
Draft Rockingham Comp Plan is Ready for Comment
It is important that county decision makers hear from community members championing the plan’s protection of the county’s natural resources and agricultural and tourism economy and prioritization of livable communities.
Wake Up and Make a Difference!
Join the Alliance staff, board members, community members and partners to celebrate progress towards clean water, conservation and vibrant communities in Harrisonburg and Rockingham.
Rockingham Rec Center Moving Forward
After three hours of public comment from approximately 55 speakers, the board voted to continue with construction of the recreation center at Rockingham Park at the Crossroads.
Mixed News about Rockingham Park Expansion
Both proposals include the need for expansive parking lots, would increase traffic in an already congested part of the county, and are not in keeping with the park’s purpose.
Rockingham Comp Plan Survey is Live, Meetings Scheduled
It is important that Rockingham County folks participate so that this plan is a true reflection of what residents want for their community over the next 20 years.
We did it! No truck stop in Mauzy.
At last night’s meeting, the Rockingham Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny the rezoning request to make way for a truck stop in Mauzy.
Tell Rockingham Supervisors – NO TRUCK STOP IN MAUZY!
The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors must hear that county residents are opposed to a rezoning to make way for a truck stop!