Public Hearing - Repeal County Codes (Chapter 46, Article III and V)

Notice is hereby given that the Prince Edward County Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room, Prince Edward County Courthouse, 111 N. South Street, 3^rd Floor, Farmville, Virginia, to receive citizen input prior to considering the following:

1. Setting the proposed Tangible Personal Property Tax Rate for motor vehicles owned or leased by active volunteer members of County Fire and EMS at $0.01 per $100 of assessed valuation in accordance with Section 70-7 of the County Code.
2. In accordance with Va. Code § 33.2-331, a joint County-VDOT public hearing will be held to receive public comments on the proposed County Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2032 and the Secondary System Construction Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.All road projects in the Secondary Six-Year Plan that are eligible for federal funds will be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which documents how Virginia will obligate federal transportation funds.The proposed Plan and Budget may be reviewed at the VDOT Farmville Residency Office, 637 Commerce Road, Farmville, VA 23901.
3. A Special Use Permit request filed by Prince Edward Solar 2 LLC, a subsidiary of New Energy Equity, LLC, for the proposal to construct and operate a 3.8 MWac solar energy facility on a 77.53 +/- acre parcel of land, denoted as Tax Map Parcel 043-A-36B, located on the north side of Llama Road (State Route 719), 0.05 miles from its intersection with Thomas Jeffereson Highway (State Route 47), which is zoned Agricultural Conservation (A1) District.
4. Pursuant to §15.2-2316.8(B) of the Code of Virginia, consideration of a siting agreement by Prince Edward Solar 2 LLC, a subsidiary of New Energy Equity, LLC related to a 3.8 MWac solar energy facility on a 77.53 +/- acre parcel of land denoted as Tax Map Parcel 043-A-36B, located on the north side of Llama Road (State Route 719), 0.05 miles from its intersection with Thomas Jeffereson Highway (State Route 47).

5. An ordinance to repeal County Code, Chapter 46, Article III (Erosion and Sediment Control) and Article V (Stormwater Management) and re-adopt a consolidated Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance, pursuant to Va. Code § 62.1-44.15:27, to meet the updated requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

6. An ordinance to repeal County Code, Chapter 26 (Cemeteries) as it pre-dates the prevailing County Zoning Ordinance, which now enables and regulates the establishment of cemeteries.
7. An ordinance to repeal County Code, Chapter 30 (Civil Emergencies) and re-adopt an updated Ordinance, pursuant to Va. Code § 44-146.13, to meet the updated standards of the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000.
8. An ordinance to repeal of County Code, Chapter 58 (Health and Sanitation) as food regulations are now governed by Va. Code § 35.1-14 and 12VAC5-421.

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; or emailed to: info@co.prince-edward.va.us; or faxed to: 434-392-6683. Written comments must be received by 2:00 p.m. the day of the public hearing. Based on the number of speakers, the Chair will determine the time allotted to each speaker. Citizens may view the monthly Planning Commission meetings 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 special use permit application is available for public review on the County’s website at www.co.prince-edward.va.us or in the Prince Edward County Administrator’s Office, 111 N. South Street, 3^rd 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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