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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Davenport & Company LLC - A Finanical Perspective of Northampton County

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will receive public comment at its meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the former circuit courtroom,16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, Virginia, to afford interested persons the opportunity to be heard or to present written comments concerning a proposed amendment to the Enterprise Zone. The proposed amendments will include deletions of properties with non-commercial zoning and the inclusion of properties with Commercial or Industrial zoning.

Handicapped assistance available: Call 757/678-0440

Jan. 20 meeting to discuss water quality plans for Northampton County streams

(EASTVILLE) - A public input meeting to discuss drafting a water quality improvement plan for Northampton County stream segments on the state "dirty waters" list will be held in Eastville, Wednesday, January 20, 2010. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the former circuit courtroom at 16404 Courthouse Road. If county schools are closed that day for inclement weather, the meeting will be held January 27 at the same time in the same location.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Northampton County Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the former circuit courtroom located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, Va. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular business and public hearings on the following matters.

A. Zoning Map Amendment 10-01: The Northampton County Board of Supervisors proposes to amend the zoning on Tax Map 10, double circle A, parcel 53 from the TE-1 Town Edge – One District to the EI Existing Industrial District. The property, owned by Charles & Jean Ames, is located at 11420 Oakland Drive near Exmore.

B. Zoning Map Amendment 10-02: The Northampton County Board of Supervisors proposes to expand the area known as Bridgetown Hamlet to include Tax Map 29, double circle A, parcels 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 36A, and 40A and that portion of parcel 37 with road frontage on the west side of Bayside Road south of parcel 29-A-39 and to a depth of 180 feet west side of Bayside Road and all of that portion of parcel 37 with road frontage on the east side of Bayside Road; Tax Map 29A1, double circle 1, parcels 3, 4, D3, E1 and E2; the road frontage only of Tax Map 29, double circle A, parcel 20 to a depth of 200 feet east of Bayside Road; and that portion of Tax Map 29, double circle 2, parcel A that abuts parcel 29-A-28 on three sides to the northwest, west-southwest, and southeast, constituting approximately 0.5 acre, with the distance from Bayside Road to the northwest corner of the proposed Hamlet boundary being 480 feet and from Bayside Road to the northeast corner of the proposed Hamlet being 570 feet. Zoning on all parcels shall be changed from the A/RB Agriculture/Rural Business District to the H Hamlet District. The parcels are located along the east and west sides of SR 622, Bayside Road.

C. Zoning Text Amendment 10-01: The Northampton County Board of Supervisors proposes to amend Chapter 154: Zoning Code of the Northampton County Code of Ordinances, specifically §154.003 Definitions and Appendix A. The proposed revisions would amend the definition of DESIGN/PRODUCTION FACILITY to increase the maximum number of employees from five (5) to twelve (12) and increase the allowable square footage for this use as set forth in Appendix A, Use Regulations, Category 3, Commercial Uses, from 3,000 square feet to 5,000 square feet.

The Board of Supervisors shall also conduct public hearings on the above matters on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the former circuit courtroom located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, Va. The applications will be on file and open to public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and in the Department of Planning & Zoning located at 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, Va. Maps for public hearing items A. and B. may also be viewed on the county’s website, www.co.northampton.va.us

Handicapped assistance available: Please telephone (757) 678-0440 at least 48 hours in advance.

Advertise: Dec. 23, 2009
Dec. 30, 2009

Sandra G. Benson, AICP
Director of Planning & Zoning

Ames Property

Ames Proposed Change

Bridgetown

Land Fill Capping

Aerial photo of landfill during capping

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

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.