County of Northampton

Zoning

Zoning
- Zoning Applications and Checklists
- Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning and Zoning Fees

Please confirm fees with the permit technician.

Zoning

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

Amended Zoning Map (PDF)

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

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.

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 and building :
Cape Charles - (757) 331-3259
Cheriton - (757) 331-8200

Zoning for Exmore- (757) 442-2476