ADMINISTRATOR, COUNTY. The County Administrator
is appointed by the
Board of Supervisors
and oversees the day-to-day business of the County.
Telephone - (757) 890-3320.
ADOPTION SERVICES AND FOSTER CARE. Contact
York-Poquoson Social Services.
Telephone
- (757) 890-3787.
ADULT SERVICES.
Services are provided to protect adults aged 60 and older
and incapacitated adults age 18 years of age or older from abuse, neglect,
and exploitation regardless of income or resources. These services include:
The receipt and investigation of reports that an adult is being abused,
neglected or exploited or at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation, the
provision of a variety of health care options, social and legal services to
prevent or stop the mistreatment, and the potential to intervene and provide
essential protection to persons in emergency situations. State Hotline 1-888-83-ADULT or
York-Poquoson
Social Services - (757) 890-3787.
ANIMALS. Both dogs and cats must have rabies
inoculations. Cats are not required to have licenses. Dogs must have a current license
issued annually by the
Treasurer for $5. Deadline is December 31.
Telephone
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(757)
890-3420. A current rabies certificate is needed to obtain the license. Dogs are not
allowed to roam free and must be on the owner's property
or under the owner's control at all times. Dogs must be leashed on public
property. Dead animals in the street or ditch will be removed by the Virginia Department
of Transportation (VDOT).
Telephone
- (757) 253-4832 or (757) 898-5151.
Animal
Control can be reached at (757) 890-3601.
To report vicious dogs
after hours and on weekends, call (757) 890-3603.
To report barking dogs,
call the
Sheriff's Office at (757) 890-3621.
The keeping of five (5) or more
dogs for the purpose of showing or hunting or as household pets constitutes
operation of a private kennel, which is only permitted in certain areas of
the County and under certain circumstances set forth in the York County
Zoning Ordinance. If you need to request licenses for five (5) or more dogs,
please contact
Development and Compliance before purchasing.
Telephone
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(757) 890-3523. Any request for a dog license/s for five (5) or more dogs must be
accompanied by written authorization from Development and Compliance and
submitted to the
Treasurer's Office. Kennel tags can be obtained in the
following increments (note: the $5 individual fee is waived in lieu of
purchasing a kennel tag): 1 to 10 dogs - $15; 11 to 20 dogs - $20; 21 to 30
dogs - $25; 31 to 40 dogs - $30; 41 to 50 dogs - $35.
ATTORNEY, COMMONWEALTH'S.
The Commonwealth's
Attorney represents the state, County and Poquoson in criminal cases,
oversees the Victim-Witness Assistance program and advises law enforcement
in criminal matters.
The Honorable Eileen M. Addison
P.O. Box 40, Yorktown VA 23690
(757) 890-3401
ATTORNEY, COUNTY.
Advises and represents the Board of Supervisors, County
Administrator, Planning Commission, Wetlands Board, Chesapeake Bay Board,
Department of Social Services, School Board, and County officials.
Reports directly to the Board of Supervisors and works with the County
Administrator. Telephone (757) 890-3340.
AUTOMOBILES.
Vehicle
Registration is required for each
vehicle and is paid to the
Treasurer on or before June 5 of each year.
Fee - $23.
Telephone
- (757) 890-3420. New vehicles and
new residents - Vehicles must be registered within 60 days of purchase date
or relocation to the County.
For state license plates, contact Virginia Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) toll free at 1- 800-435-5137.
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