Wakefield commercial rezoning for wholesale
Sussex CountyVirginia- Detected
- Jul 16, 2026
- 110 days ago
- Sector
- Capital Projects
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Applicant R.E. Rickmond is seeking to rezone about 1.33 acres of a 3‑acre parcel at 10437 General Mahone Highway from General Agricultural (A‑1) to General Business (B‑2) to bring an existing commercial building into compliance and allow a new tenant’s wholesale business and storage use. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval, and the item is scheduled for a July 16, 2026 public hearing and Board action.
Once approved, the site will support wholesale and storage operations, requiring building improvements, racking, loading, and possibly minor site changes. Contractors, material‑handling suppliers, and logistics providers can engage Rickmond and the future tenant to supply fit‑out, equipment, and services.
Little England, LLC is the intended tenant in the linked Conditional Use Permit #2026‑08 for wholesale and warehouse operations onsite.
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- Meeting date
- July 16, 2026
- Agency
- Sussex County
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