Northampton County is the southern 35 miles of a 70 mile long stretch of the Delmarva Peninsula known as Virginia's Eastern Shore. "The Shore" as it is affectionately named, is cradled by the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay or what is known locally as Bayside and Seaside. The Seaside, in particular, contains the largest island wilderness chain on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.

The Shore is a place that has somehow managed to remain relatively unchanged through the times. Its pristine condition is mainly a result of the surrounding waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the County's isolation to large East Coast metropolises such as Virginia's Tidewater Area (Virginia Beach & Norfolk). Generations of families have been left to their own and have created a rich tradition of living off the land through farming and fishing. For centuries a unique harmony, between mankind and nature, has evolved from these circumstances.

Northampton County's central location on the Eastern Seaboard places it less than a 1 day drive from areas such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Northampton County contains numerous natural and cultural sites, including two large public parks, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park, located at the southern end of the county. Historic townships, such Eastville, Cheriton and Cape Charles contain buildings that speak to over 350 years of architectural design in the United States.

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Land Fill Capping

Aerial photo of landfill during capping

November 2009 General Election Unofficial Results

Northampton County Results - Not updated until 7:00 p.m

Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendments and Text

Revised zoning regulations, including an amended zoning map, were effective Oct. 21, 2009.The links below access the adopted zoning map and text. A notice will be posted when the County Code is updated in the American Legal Publishing website.

2009 Adopted Zoning Map

2009 Revised Zoning Regulations

PUBLIC NOTICE

To address budget reductions for Fiscal Year 2010, Northampton County has imposed furloughs (unpaid leave) for the full staff of the following departments: County Administration, Planning & Zoning, Building, Finance, IT, Facilities Management, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Code Compliance)

Furlough Dates Include:

Friday, October 9, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009

Additional furlough dates will be imposed throughout the year for selected staff, and will be advertised. These additional dates will not result in the closure of the county offices

PUBLIC NOTICE

In an effort to reduce costs, the Northampton County Board of Supervisors has reduced the operating hours of the County’s Waste Collection Centers, to be effective Sunday, November 1, 2009. New Operating Hours are :

Monday—Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The County’s Sanitary Landfill will also implement its Winter Hours’ schedule effective November 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010.

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Land Use Information and Application Links:

Press Release

Land Use Policies & Financial Budget Overview

Code of Virginia - "Agricultural and Forestal District Act"

Adopted AFD Policy

Applications:

Application for the creation of or addition to agricultural/forestal districts.

Please note that §33.010 (AFD Program) of the County Code was repealed on August 11, 2009.

New Floating Dock at Oyster

Public Hearing:

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Northampton, Virginia, will hear public comments on the estimated revenues, projected expenditures and supporting tax rates of the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget as set out below at a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., in the former circuit courtroom at 16404 Courthouse Rd., Eastville, Virginia. For more information click Here!

more information:

Budget by Organization Report

Revenue Budget Worksheet Report

Expense Budget Worksheet Report

Swine Flu Information

Information regarding the swine flu is posted at the C.D.C. website at http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.

Other Swine Flu Information. (PDF)

Cost of Land Uses Study

The Cost of Land Uses study by Thomas Point Associates, Inc. and Peter Johnston Associates, Ltd. dated April 7, 2009 is now available for download below:

Cost of Land Uses study

Broadband Telecommunications Survey

Northampton and Accomack Counties are conducting a survey of residents and businesses to assess current and future broadband needs, including telephone, TV and internet services. Your answers will help determine where there are needs and what should be done to help bring new jobs and work opportunities to the area. All answers are strictly confidential.

Take the survey here.