County of Northampton

Zoning

Planning and Zoning Fees

Please confirm fees with the permit technician.

Zoning

Zoning Administrator maintains and enforces the County's Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and related regulations to assure that property is developed and used in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance.

Northampton County Mapping Site

Note: Once you are on the map, look for "2016 Amended Zoning" under the map layers on the left hand side of the page. Make sure the box next to it is checked.

Northampton County Code of Ordinances links to American Legal website. The Zoning Ordinance for Northampton County is under Chapter 154.2 Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance is Chapter 156. Subdivision Code.

Major Services

Ordinance Administration

Prepares Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
Responds to requests for zoning ordinance in detail and prepares zoning compliance reviews.
Prepares and coordinates the distribution of Zoning Ordinance supplements.
Responds to requests for subdivisions.

Zoning Permit Review

Provides general information on the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
Reviews Building Permit applications for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance
Reviews and approves sign permits.
Subdivision review
Provides general information for subdivision of property
Reviews and approves subdivision plats

Zoning Enforcement

Inspects complaints of alleged violations of the Zoning Ordinance and insures compliance by initiating legal action through the County Attorney.
These towns handle all zoning, subdivision and building :
Cape Charles - (757) 331-3259
Cheriton - (757) 331-8200

Zoning and Subdivision for Exmore- (757) 442-2476