Northampton County, Virginia

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 as Eastville, Cheriton and Cape Charles contain buildings that speak to over 350 years of architectural design in the United States.

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Tax Payments:

Payments for Real Estate and Personal Property taxes can be made at Official Payments website.

Public Notice

The Northampton County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. in the Main Conference Room (Room 201) in the Northampton County Administration Building, 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA. For more information please contact Sandra Benson, Director of Planning & Zoning, (757)678-0443, ext. 547, sbenson@co.northampton.va.us

Public Notice

Northampton County offices will be closed on Jan. 13 - Jan. 16 for the holidays.

Holiday Flyer!

PLANNING WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD

Northampton County is updating the County Comprehensive Plan. This is an important activity that concerns all county residents. The Comprehensive Plan is the basic blueprint to guide the future policies and land uses of the county for the next 20 years. As part of this effort, Public Workshops are being held to understand the issues and concerns of citizens in each community. The input from these workshops will be used to develop basic policies and plans regarding the county’s future.

The county will hold seven Public Workshops this January and February. Anyone interested in the future of their community should attend at least one of the workshops. All meetings are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

1. NASSAWADOX AREA:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Northampton Fire & Rescue, 10239 Pine Avenue, Nassawadox.

2. EXMORE/BELLE HAVEN AREA:
Thursday, January 19, 2012, in the fellowship hall of Epworth United Methodist Church, 4158 Seaside Road, Exmore.

3. CHERITON AREA:
Monday, January 23, 2012, at Cape Charles Rescue, 22215 S. Bayside Road, Cheriton.

4. CAPE CHARLES AREA:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012, in the fellowship hall of Trinity United Methodist Church, 109 Plum Street, Cape Charles.

5. EASTVILLE AREA:
Monday, January 30, 2012, Eastville Volunteer Fire Company Bingo Hall, Courthouse Road, Eastville.

6. RURAL AREAS SOUTH:
Monday, February 6, 2012, at Kiptopeke Elementary School, 24023 Fairview Road, Cape Charles. This discussion will be focused on unincorporated areas of the county south of Eastville.

7. RURAL AREAS NORTH:
Thursday, February 9, 2012, in the fellowship hall of Epworth United Methodist Church, 4158 Seaside Road, Exmore. This discussion will be focused on unincorporated areas of the county north of Eastville.

The Workshops will be FUN, INFORMATIVE WORK SESSIONS. There will be information about the communities and the county as a whole. Refreshments will be served and attendees will have an opportunity to share their opinions on:

• What are the best things about their corner of the county?
• What could be improved?
• What should remain as it is?

Everyone with an interest in the future of the county is welcome. If you are a RESIDENT, PROPERTY OWNER, BUSINESS OWNER, or just someone who cares about how the county should shape its future, please plan to attend at least one of the Public Workshops.

For more information please contact the Department of Planning & Zoning, (757) 678-0443.

REMINDER

YOU CAN NOW
PURCHASE 2012
DOG & CAT LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that Dog and Cat Taxes were due and payable
January 1, 2012
All owners are hereby notified that their taxes must be paid to the Treasurer not later than February 1, 2012 in order to avoid penalties. Evidence that dog and cat has been vaccinated against Rabies MUST be provided at the time of issuance of license.

Male Tags $10.00 Each
Female Tags $10.00 Each
Unsexed tags (either male or female) $ 5.00 Each
Duplicate Tags $ 1.00 Each
Kennel Tags
For 20 Dogs & Cats $35.00
For 50 Dogs & Cats $50.00

License must be worn by Dog according to law. ALL DOGS & CATS 4 months old or older must have license. Minimum penalty, fine and costs, is mandatory for violations. Any animal that has been spayed or neutered will be sold an Unsexed Tag.

Tags can be purchased at the Treasurer’s Office, Northampton County, Virginia
Or
Payment can be mailed with copy of Rabies Vaccination to P. O. Box 598, Eastville, VA 23347.

For Further Information, contact the NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE at 757-678-0458.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Northampton County Sanitary Landfill and the Birdsnest, Bayview, Wardtown, Hare Valley Waste and Cheapside Collection Centers will be closed on Sunday, December 25, 2011 in observance of Christmas Day. They will reopen for normal business on Monday, December 26, 2011.

Please plan your solid waste disposal accordingly.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in the Board Chambers of the County Administration Building, 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, Virginia, to receive public comment on the following ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED,

"AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY AND COLLECT A TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX”

The purpose of the amendment is to clarify funding allocations for Transient Occupancy Tax revenues.

This proposed ordinance is available for review at the County Administrator's office, Eastville, Virginia, during normal business hours. Anyone interested in the above matter should attend the public hearing to express their views.

HANDICAPPED ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE: Call 757/678-0440

Katherine H. Nunez, County Administrator

Public Notice

The Northampton County Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, Va., for the purpose of conducting public hearings on the following matters.

A. Special Use Permit 2011-10: Timothy & Jeanine Wivell have applied for a minor special use permit to operate a small-scale oyster shucking and grading business with on-premise sales in an existing 400 square-foot structure located at 19444 Nu Lane. The property, zoned H Hamlet District, contains 6.37 acres of land located in the Cobb Station area and is described as being Tax Map 76, double circle 7, parcel L.

B. Zoning Text Amendment 2012-01: The Northampton County Board of Supervisors intends to amend the Northampton County Code, Chapter 154 Zoning Code, by revising the following sections: §154.003 Definitions, revisions to the definitions of Coastal Primary Sand Dune and Construction Footprint; §154.040 Zoning Clearance, to delete (B) (1) Zoning clearance required; §154.043 Amendments, to delete (2) (c) providing for a quarterly application schedule; §154.126 General Regulations for Residential Districts, revision to correct conflict with height restrictions in Appendix B; §154.141 General Modifications to Yard Regulations, addition of structures and installations for which setbacks may be modified; §154.142 Front Setback/Yard Regulations, addition of language to clarify an abbreviation; §154.145 Height and Bulk Regulations, revision to correct conflict with height restrictions in Appendix B and to eliminate the maximum area for a widow’s walk; §154.146 Accessory Buildings and Fences, clarification of fence placement; §154.164 Chesapeake/Atlantic Preservation District (CAP), addition of language in General performance standards for development and redevelopment to allow for yard area; §154.191 District Sign Regulations, to allow business signage in the Agriculture/Rural Business District; §154.207 Cooperative Parking, to allow administrative approval of reduction of spaces for combined usage; §154.209 Parking Area Design, to refer to controlling sections of illumination and landscaping requirements; §154.246 Nonconforming Uses, Lots or Buildings, to reformat; Appendix A-Use Regulations, to eliminate references to the county Wetlands Ordinance and to eliminate in Category 4, Community Service Uses, as a county-regulated use item 13 Mass/community subsurface drainfield, on site; and by deleting §154.067 Minimum Separation Distances: Subsurface Absorption Systems and Wells.

C. Zoning Text Amendment 2012-02: The Northampton County Planning Commission intends to amend the Northampton County Code, Chapter 154 Zoning Code, by adding to §154.190 Signs, in Section (C) (2) a new item to be known as (q) Off-site Business Way Finding Signs and by adding to §154.191 (A) a new item (11) and to §154.191 (B) a new item (13), both to be known as Off-site Town Business Directory Sign.
The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will also conduct public hearings on the above matters on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers as well.
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. Anyone wishing to comment on the above items is invited to attend the meetings and make their comments known.
Handicapped assistance available: Please telephone (757) 678-0440, extension516 at least 48 hours in advance.

Sign Ordinance Proposed Amendments

ATTENTION:

ALL NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CITIZENS

The Office of the General Registrar will be closed to the public on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Wednesday, December 7, 2011, and Thursday, December 8, 2011, in order to accommodate its relocation from 16403 Courthouse Road to its new office at 16404 Courthouse Road in the County Administration Building in Eastville. The Office will re-open to the public on Friday, December 9, 2011 at its new location.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Northampton County’s Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk

The Northampton County Parks and Recreation are proudly sponsoring the Annual Turkey Trot Fun/Run Walk. The race will be held Saturday November 19th in front of the Nassawadox Cancer Center on Hospital road. Registration for runners and walkers will begin at 9:00am the day of the race; the race will begin at 9:30am. Entry fees for participants will be $5.00, children 12 and under will be FREE. Additional contributions will be accepted and will benefit the Northampton Co. Parks and Recreation Department. Prizes will be given at the end of the race to overall division winners and first place age bracket winners, the first 25 registered racers will receive a FREE turkey trot t-shirts (t-shirt sizes will be first come first serve).

Come out and enjoy a Thanksgiving run or walk with family and friends and help support the Northampton Co. Parks and Recreation Dept. For more information about this event please contact the Northampton County Parks and Recreation Dept. at 678-0468 or parks@co.northampton.va.us.

Public Notice

Northampton County Adopts regulations for Wind Energy Facilities, Wind Energy Test Facilities, and Wind Turbines, Large- and Utility-Scale

On September 26, 2011, the Northampton County Board of Supervisors adopted zoning regulations and standards to allow wind energy test facilities and large-scale wind energy projects to be developed in certain zoning districts in the county through the special use permitting process. Click here to access the adopted provisions.

ATTENTION:

Building Multi-Business Packages to Attract a Wider Market

The second of four workshops on how rural small businesses can grow and prosper, even in a tough economy...through partnerships.

More Information Here

ATTENTION:

ALL NORTHAMPTON
COUNTY CITIZENS

The County’s Administrative Offices will be closed to all business
On Friday, October 7, 2011 for relocation back
to Eastville from Machipongo.

All offices will re-open for business at
16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA
on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
at 9:00 a.m.

This notice is effective for the following Departments:

Building Inspection
(there will be no building inspections
conducted on Friday, October 7th)
Code Compliance
Commissioner of the Revenue
County Administration
County Treasurer
Finance Department
Human Resources
Information Technology
Planning & Zoning

We appreciate your cooperation.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The next meeting date for the Northampton County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee has not yet been confirmed. For more information please contact Sandra Benson, Planning Director, 757-678-0443 ext 547, sbenson@co.northampton.va.us

Northampton County Low Lying Areas

Map of Northampton County Low Lying Areas

Public Notice

In accordance with the 2009 Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Section 107.1.2, the Northampton County Building Department will refund 75% of permit fees when approved by the Building Official and when requested in writing by the permit holder in the event of revocation, abandonment or discontinuance of project.

Northampton County
Building Department
P.O. 538
Eastville, VA 23347
Phone: (757) 678-0445
Fax: (757) 678-0483

PUBLIC NOTICE

Map of Northampton County Redistricting Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE

ATTENTION - ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY TRANSFER STATION/LANDFILL :

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011, THE SOLID WASTE TIPPING FEE WILL INCREASE FROM

$61.00 PER TON

TO

$63.00 PER TON

Appropriations Resolution

Northampton County Board of Supervisors adopted Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2012 (PDF)

Budget Report

The following link contains the Northampton County proposed budget reports:

FY 2012 Proposed Budget Report (Detail)

FY 2012 Proposed Budget Report (Summary)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Northampton County Parks and Recreation has just posted their new Calendar of Events for 2011!

PUBLIC NOTICE

Approved Northampton County Redistricting Map

Waterfront Villages Visioning – Final Report available

The Department of Planning & Zoning recently conducted public workshops to review and update the Visions for the waterfront villages of Willis Wharf and Oyster. Milton Herd of Herd Planning & Design and Vladimir Gavrilovic of Renaissance Planning Group facilitated the workshops. The final report of the consulting team is available through this link.

COUNTY HOLIDAYS- 2011

PLEASE NOTE: The Holiday Calendar for County Employees is adopted as part of the Personnel Policy and is included in the Board Member Manual as a point of reference.

The Holiday Calendar may be amended, by vote as the Board, as necessary. If a holiday should fall on a Saturday, then it is observed on the preceding Friday. IF a holiday should fall on a Sunday, then it is observed on the following Monday.

NEW YEAR’S DAY (January 1)

LEE-JACKSON DAY (Friday preceding the Third Monday in January)

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY (Third Monday in January)

WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY (Third Monday in February)

MEMORIAL DAY (Last Monday in May)

INDEPENDENCE DAY (July 4)

LABOR DAY (First Monday in September)

COLUMBUS DAY (Second Monday in October)

VETERAN’S DAY (November 11)

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (Fourth Thursday and Friday in November)

CHRISTMAS DAY (December 25)