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

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Public Hearing Notice(s)

The Northampton County Joint Local Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the former Circuit Courtroom located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, VA, for the purpose of conducting public hearings on the following matters and to conduct regular business.

A. Zoning Map Amendment 08-03 NHCO: Charles McCotter for JMAC Realty and Development, Inc., has applied to rezone 66.116 acres of land from CD-RR Community Development-Rural Residential to PRV Planned Rural Village. The property is described as being parcels A, B, and 1 through 42 of Tax Map 68, double circle 11, and known as “The Landings” Subdivision. The property is located at the eastern intersection of Lankford Highway and Stumptown Road near the Town of Eastville.

B. CPA 08- 03 NHCO: The Joint Local Planning Commission, under motion of intent, proposes to amend the Northampton County Comprehensive Plan by adding a new section to be known as “Part 1, Section 3, Economic Development Plan” and by updating Part 2, Section 4, Economic Analysis.

The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will also conduct public hearings on the above items in the former circuit courtroom located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, Virginia, on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in the above matters should attend the public hearings to make their comments known. Written comments may also be submitted in advance of the hearings to P. O. Box 538, Eastville, VA 23347. The files may be viewed in the Northampton County Planning & Zoning Office located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, Va., and Item B may also be viewed on the county website at www.co.northampton.va.us. Handicapped assistance available: Please telephone (757) 678-0443 ext. 543 at least 48 hours in advance.

Part 1, Section 3, Economic Development Plan

Part_2_Section_4_Economic_Analysis

Broadband Telecommunications Survey

Northampton and Accomack Counties are conducting a survey of residents and businesses to assess current and future broadband needs, including telephone, TV and internet services. Your answers will help determine where there are needs and what should be done to help bring new jobs and work opportunities to the area. All answers are strictly confidential.

Take the survey here.

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