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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Proposed Zoning Ordinance & Zoning Map Amendments – Draft for Public Hearing December 17, 2008, and January 13, 2009.

Proposed Text

Proposed Maps:

Proposed Zoning Map North
Proposed Zoning Map Middle
Proposed Zoning Map South

A series of six public information meetings, one in each voting district, will commence on Monday, November 24, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Northampton Fire & Rescue in Nassawadox, to present proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance amendments and the proposed zoning district map to property owners in Northampton County. While locations have been arranged for the convenience of residents within each district, each meeting is open to the public and is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The full schedule is as follows:

District 6: November 24, 2008, Northampton Fire & Rescue, 10239 Pine Ave., Nassawadox
District 5: December 1, 2008, Occohannock Elementary School, 4208 Seaside Rd., Exmore
District 4: December 4, 2008, former Northampton Middle School, 7247 Young St., Machipongo
District 3: December 8, 2008, Occohannock Elementary School, 4208 Seaside Rd., Exmore
District 2: December 10, 2008, Cape Charles Rescue Squad, 22215 S. Bayside Rd.,Cheriton
District 1: December 11, 2008, Kiptopeke Elementary School, 24023 FairviewRd., Fairview

The Northampton County Joint Local Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the former Northampton Middle School, 7247 Young Street, Machipongo. The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Northampton High School auditorium, 16041 Courthouse Road, Eastville.

The proposed amendments may also be viewed in the Department of Planning & Zoning , 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, as of November 21, 2008, and upon request CDs containing the information may be purchased for $5.00 beginning that date. On Monday November 24, 2008, paper copies will be available for purchase at the Planning Department for $15.00. As of November 24, 2008, paper copies may also be viewed at the following locations: Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 5229 The Hornes, Eastville, VA; Cape Charles Town Office; Cheriton Town Office; Eastville Town Office ; Exmore Town Office; the Town of Cape Charles Public Library; and the Northampton Free Library, Nassawadox, VA.

The Working Draft remains available for informational purposes.

Working Draft ZO rev 11-3-08
TABLE 8-1 rev 10-02-08
TABLE 8 2 rev 11-03-08

Working Draft Zoning Map

Public Information Meeting - Staff Presentation

Northampton County Joint Local Planning Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Northampton County Joint Local Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, December 3, 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.

C. SUP 08-11 NHCO: Kings Creek Commercial LLC, property owner, and Harmony Investments, applicant, have applied for a special use permit to allow installation of an on-site sewage system to serve a proposed motel on property located at the northwest quadrant of Lankford Highway and Parsons Circle. The property, zoned CD-CG Community Development-Commercial General, contains 19.5 acres and is further described as being parcel 59A of Tax Map 84, double circle A.

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 Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

Anyone interested in the above matters should attend the public hearings to make their comments known or 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

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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