Decision Makers:
Rockingham County Board of Commissioners
We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and concerned members of the community, respectfully petition the County Commissioners to **deny the rezoning request for the Dalton Farm property located in Ellisboro, North Carolina**.
We oppose this rezoning because the proposed development raises serious concerns regarding:
### 1. Infrastructure Strain
The current infrastructure in the area is not adequate to support a development of this scale. Approval of this request would likely place added strain on roads, water and sewer systems, emergency services, schools, and other public resources. We are concerned that the costs of necessary upgrades and maintenance would fall on taxpayers and local residents.
### 2. Traffic and Public Safety
The proposed development would significantly increase traffic in and around Ellisboro. This additional traffic would create congestion, increase commute times, and place greater risk on local roads that may not be designed to handle such growth. Increased vehicle volume could also create safety concerns for residents, children, pedestrians, school buses, and emergency responders.
### 3. Environmental Impacts
The Dalton Farm property and surrounding area are valuable community and natural resources. Rezoning for this development could result in increased stormwater runoff, loss of open space, habitat disruption, and possible harm to local water quality. We are concerned that the environmental consequences of this development would negatively affect the rural character and ecological health of the area.
### 4. Conflict with County Economic Development Vision
This proposed development is not in harmony with the county’s economic development vision as outlined in the **North Carolina 2040 Vision Plan**. The county’s long-term planning goals emphasize thoughtful, sustainable growth that supports existing communities, preserves rural character, and encourages development that aligns with infrastructure capacity and community priorities. This rezoning request does not appear to reflect those goals.
For these reasons, we respectfully urge the County Commissioners to **deny the rezoning request for the Dalton Farm property** and to protect the long-term interests of Ellisboro and the surrounding county.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
August 24, 2026
Reached 500 supporters
August 16, 2026
Reached 250 supporters
August 12, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
August 11, 2026
430 Comments
I'm signing the petition because we choose to live in the country living not a concrete jungle or the city. We are Rockingham county not Greensboro. We do not need 3100 homes in the country. The roads are too dangerous. There is not a adequate water supply or sewer or gas run to support that amount. The EMS, fire, & schools can't support that amount. These rich developers are just getting insanely rich off regular everyday country citizens that choose the country life style not the city living.
I live on Ellisboro and we do not need all the extra traffic and our roads, farmers, and school system are not equipped for all of these extra houses and people!
We live on our family farm right across the road from this proposed development. My father in law and his daddy worked their whole lives here and should not have to deal with this.
The developer could potentially put 6 houses on 1 acre x 504 acres. Houses could be 10’ from road & only 10’ apart, if the rezoning is passed.
This rezoning request to permit high density housing will set an awful precedent for all residents of Rockingham County increasing property tax rates across the county! This is not just an Ellisboro community issue!
My grandparents lived on the Dalton Farm & I spent most of my life there. I know Mr. Dalton is rolling in his grave.
It’s all about the money. People who live in Rockingham County want to live in the country. We love the small town feel. We don’t want to live in area full of cheap crap houses. The county commissioners work for US the people of Rockingham county something they seem to forget. Also our schools are already struggling with providing quality education. They are understaffed and overworked. Most of all the schools in the county are old as the hills. We will remember when it’s time for re election
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Decision Makers:
Rockingham County Board of Commissioners
We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and concerned members of the community, respectfully petition the County Commissioners to **deny the rezoning request for the Dalton Farm property located in Ellisboro, North Carolina**.
We oppose this rezoning because the proposed development raises serious concerns regarding:
### 1. Infrastructure Strain
The current infrastructure in the area is not adequate to support a development of this scale. Approval of this request would likely place added strain on roads, water and sewer systems, emergency services, schools, and other public resources. We are concerned that the costs of necessary upgrades and maintenance would fall on taxpayers and local residents.
### 2. Traffic and Public Safety
The proposed development would significantly increase traffic in and around Ellisboro. This additional traffic would create congestion, increase commute times, and place greater risk on local roads that may not be designed to handle such growth. Increased vehicle volume could also create safety concerns for residents, children, pedestrians, school buses, and emergency responders.
### 3. Environmental Impacts
The Dalton Farm property and surrounding area are valuable community and natural resources. Rezoning for this development could result in increased stormwater runoff, loss of open space, habitat disruption, and possible harm to local water quality. We are concerned that the environmental consequences of this development would negatively affect the rural character and ecological health of the area.
### 4. Conflict with County Economic Development Vision
This proposed development is not in harmony with the county’s economic development vision as outlined in the **North Carolina 2040 Vision Plan**. The county’s long-term planning goals emphasize thoughtful, sustainable growth that supports existing communities, preserves rural character, and encourages development that aligns with infrastructure capacity and community priorities. This rezoning request does not appear to reflect those goals.
For these reasons, we respectfully urge the County Commissioners to **deny the rezoning request for the Dalton Farm property** and to protect the long-term interests of Ellisboro and the surrounding county.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 24, 2026
Reached 500 supporters
August 16, 2026
Reached 250 supporters
August 12, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
August 11, 2026
430 Comments
I live in this area nd we need more farms not more houses. We do not have the infrastructure to support that many homes. We aren't opposed to growth but we cant out grow our community we have to think about schools, ems, fire stations, traffic etc
I'm signing the petition because we choose to live in the country living not a concrete jungle or the city. We are Rockingham county not Greensboro. We do not need 3100 homes in the country. The roads are too dangerous. There is not a adequate water supply or sewer or gas run to support that amount. The EMS, fire, & schools can't support that amount. These rich developers are just getting insanely rich off regular everyday country citizens that choose the country life style not the city living.
I live on Ellisboro and we do not need all the extra traffic and our roads, farmers, and school system are not equipped for all of these extra houses and people!
We live on our family farm right across the road from this proposed development. My father in law and his daddy worked their whole lives here and should not have to deal with this.
The developer could potentially put 6 houses on 1 acre x 504 acres. Houses could be 10’ from road & only 10’ apart, if the rezoning is passed.
This rezoning request to permit high density housing will set an awful precedent for all residents of Rockingham County increasing property tax rates across the county! This is not just an Ellisboro community issue!
My grandparents lived on the Dalton Farm & I spent most of my life there. I know Mr. Dalton is rolling in his grave.
It’s all about the money. People who live in Rockingham County want to live in the country. We love the small town feel. We don’t want to live in area full of cheap crap houses. The county commissioners work for US the people of Rockingham county something they seem to forget. Also our schools are already struggling with providing quality education. They are understaffed and overworked. Most of all the schools in the county are old as the hills. We will remember when it’s time for re election
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I live in this area nd we need more farms not more houses. We do not have the infrastructure to support that many homes. We aren't opposed to growth but we cant out grow our community we have to think about schools, ems, fire stations, traffic etc