InformationDepartment Staff Information
Sandra Benson
Director of Planning & Zoning
757-678-0443 Option 6 or ext. 522
Melissa Kellam
Zoning Administrator
757-678-0443 Option 3 or ext. 544
Pete Stith
Long Range Planner
757-678-0443 Option 4 or ext. 555
Kay Downing
Assistant Zoning Administrator
757-678-0443 Option 2 or ext. 543
Nyoka Hall
Building - Zoning Technician
757-678-0443 Option 1 or ext. 528
Katrina Hickman
Assistant Planner
757-678-0443 Option 5 or ext. 558
Department of Planning & Zoning
PO Box 538
16404 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
Hours of Operation
9 AM - 5 PM
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Northampton County
Planning & Zoning Department
The Planning and Zoning Department administers the County's land use regulations. Department staff perform zoning and development review and serve as the first contact for developers and landowners who are considering new development or changes to existing development. Most importantly, the Planning and Zoning staff work alongside the community's citizens to create the long range goals, plans and strategies that shape the future of Northampton County.
GOALS
- As stated in the Northampton County Strategic Plan (July 26, 2002), to achieve, under the leadership of the County Administrator, the goals set forth by the Board of Supervisors; to provide efficient, effective, equitable services to our citizens and visitors.
- To ensure that sound land use and development practices are employed and guide future development in an efficient and serviceable manner which is protective of Northampton County's predominantly rural, coastal, and ecologically sensitive character.
- To regularly review and revise the County's land use documents and consistently enforce ordinances.
- To maintain an adequate, high-quality staff to provide efficient, timely service to residents and towns.
Special notes and other information:
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The Northampton County Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 2, 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. Subdivision Text Amendment 10-01 EAST, Joint Public Hearing with the Town Council of Eastville: The Town Council of Eastville proposes to adopt an ordinance to be known as the “Subdivision Ordinance of the Town of Eastville,” pursuant to the requirements of VA Code §15.2-2240, to regulate subdivision and development of land.
B. Special Use Permit 10-03: Franktown United Methodist Church has applied to expand the existing Montessori School by offering primary education through age 9 and to construct a new school building on property owned by the church located at 7551 Bayside Road in Franktown. The property, zoned H-Hamlet District, is described as being Tax Map 20-A-65.
The Northampton County Board of Supervisors shall also conduct a public hearing on item B. on Tuesday, March 9, 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. The draft Subdivision Ordinance of the Town of Eastville will also be available for public review at the Town Office on Willow Oak Road, opposite the Post Office.
Handicapped assistance available: Please telephone (757) 678-0440 at least 48 hours in advance.
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 Revised Zoning Regulations
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:
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY VISUAL PREFERENCE SURVEY
SUMMARY OF 2005 COMMUNITY SURVEY
Staff and Contact Information
Sandra Benson -
Director
sbenson@co.northampton.va.us
Melissa Kellam - Zoning Administrator
mkellam@co.northampton.va.us
Kay Downing - Administrative Assistant
kdowning@co.northampton.va.us
Nyoka Hall - Zoning Technician
nhall@co.northampton.va.us
Katrina Hickman - Zoning Inspector
khickman@co.northampton.va.us
Peter Stith - Long Range Planner/GIS Administrator
pstith@co.northampton.va.us
Department of Planning & Zoning
PO Box 538
16404 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
Phone: 757-678-0443
Hours of Operation
9 AM - 5 PM