The Prince Edward County Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, January 20. 2026 commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room, Prince Edward County Courthouse, 111 N. South Street, 3rd Floor, Farmville, Virginia, to receive citizen input prior to considering the following:
1. An ordinance amendment to amend Appendix B - Zoning of the Prince Edward County Code Section 3-100.13 Miscellaneous Uses (Towers) in order to allow tower height increase exceptions by Special Use Permit and to better support critical public safety communications infrastructure while providing clear guidance for future tower development within the County.
Citizen input for Public Hearings will be received through: (1) in-person participation; (2) remote participation by calling 1-844-890-7777, Access Code# 390313; or (3) by written comments mailed to: Planning Commission, P.O. Box 382, Farmville, VA 23901. Please limit word count to no more than 500 words. Comments must be received by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting; via email to info@co.prince-edward.va.us; or via facsimile at 434-392-6683. Based on the number of speakers, the Chair will determine the time allotted to each. Citizens may also view the monthly Planning Commission meeting live (no public input) at the County's YouTube Channel by using the link on the County website under Meetings & Public Notices.
Additional information regarding the ordinance amendment is available for public review on the County's web site at www.co.prince-edward.va.us or in the Prince Edward County Administrator's Office, 111 N. South Street, 3rd Floor, Farmville, VA. It is the County's intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you have questions or require special accommodations, please contact the County Administrator's Office at 434-392-8837.
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