InformationDepartment Staff Information
Melissa Kellam
Zoning Administrator
757-678-0443 Option 3 or ext. 544
Pete Stith
Long Range Planner
757-678-0443 Option 4 or ext. 545
Kay Downing
Administrative Assistant
757-678-0443 Option 2 or ext. 543
Nyoka Hall
Building - Zoning Technician
757-678-0443 Option 1 or ext. 542
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:
Results of telephone survey conducted on behalf of the Northampton County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
Survey Results (1.6 MB - PDF)
VIMS Analysis of Kings Creek Water and Watershed Runoff Samples
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science analysis of Kings Creek and its watershed has been completed. The study was funded in part by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program at the Department of Environmental Quality through a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.
VIMS Analysis of Kings Creek Water and Watershed Runoff Samples
Online Comment Option – Comprehensive Plan Review
An online option is now available for persons wishing to submit comments concerning the county Comprehensive Plan and their vision for the County’s future. The Comprehensive Plan is now under review in accordance with Virginia legal requirements. To access the Plan, click here. To access the comment section, click here.
If you have questions concerning this process, please contact Peter Stith, 757-678-0443, ext. 545, pstith@co.northampton.va.us
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.
Planning and Zoning Fees
Planning & Zoning Fees Effective 7/14/10
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.
2009 Adopted Zoning Map Note: to verify information about specific parcels please contact the Department of Planning and Zoning, (757) 678-0443, ext. 542 or ext. 545.
County Code of Ordinances Note: The Zoning Code is Chapter 154 in the Code of Ordinances.
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
Director of Planning and Zoning
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
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