InformationDepartment Staff Information
Sandra Benson
Director of Planning & Zoning
757-678-0443 Option 6 or ext. 522
Melissa Kellam
Zoning Administrator
757-678-0443 Option 3 or ext. 544
Pete Stith
Long Range Planner
757-678-0443 Option 4 or ext. 555
Kay Downing
Assistant Zoning Administrator
757-678-0443 Option 2 or ext. 543
Nyoka Hall
Building - Zoning Technician
757-678-0443 Option 1 or ext. 528
Katrina Hickman
Assistant Planner
757-678-0443 Option 5 or ext. 558
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:
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. A notice will be posted when the County Code is updated in the American Legal Publishing website.
2009 Revised Zoning Regulations
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
Sandra Benson -
Director
sbenson@co.northampton.va.us
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
Katrina Hickman - Zoning Inspector
khickman@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