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1. I want to get involved with the Comprehensive Plan process. How do I do that?

The Board of Supervisors appointed community members to the Comprehensive Plan Review Steering Committee, including (for the first time ever) a member of the York County Youth Commission, to assist with the review of this planning document.  The Committee has begun to meet and will continue its activities through the 2019.  As part of the Committee's mission, public meetings and an information campaign are planned to gather citizen input.  For information about the Committee and the Comprehensive Plan review, visit www.York2040.com.  Check back often as the site will be updated throughout the process.   

2. Does the County have a seasonal Leaf Collection Program?

Absolutely!  The 2018 Leaf Collection Program is now underway.  The collection of leaves began November 26 in the southern portions of York County (homes south of Dare Road).  Clear bags of leaves (no drawstrings, please!) may be placed at the roadside on Monday of your collection week.  The bags will be collected by the end of that week.  The program alternates zones each week with the northern portions of the County (homes north of Dare Road) serviced beginning December 3.  For complete program details, visit the Waste Management Center's website or call (757) 890-3780.

3. How do I request service for a delay in trash / recycling pickup?

Access the Online Customer Service Request System 

4. Is there a place where we can view the Board's correspondence?

Yes.  Each week, the Board of Supervisors is provided with a package of memos, letters, reports, etc. from the County Administrator, regional bodies, and staff members.  This package is posted online on the Board's website for citizens to review.  This initiative is in keeping with the Board's strategic priority of Effective and Outstanding Communications and Civic Engagement.  

5. Where can I view our Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Meetings?

View York County live streaming media or archives of our Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission meetings.

Board of Supervisor Meetings are live, Tuesday at 6 pm and rebroadcast Wednesday - Friday at 11 am, 7 pm, and 11 pm and on Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm.

6. Where can I view Presentations to the Board?

Under the Board of Supervisors Menu tab on our website, there is a link for "Presentations to the Board".   You can also view that page here. 

7. What are the Board's 2019 Legislative Priorities & Positions?

Each year, the Board of Supervisors provides the General Assembly with a listing of its top priorities for consideration during the 2019 session.  This year, top priorities include the widening of Interstate 64 from Richmond to Williamsburg, the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project, the Unmanned Systems Program for Economic Development, and Support for Public Schools.  View the full document.

8. Where can I find information about the FY2019 Budget?

You can find information in several locations. On the County home page, Budget page. 

• www.yorkcounty.gov
• www.yorkcounty.gov/budget

9. What do the county's key officials earn as of January 1, 2019?

Neil A. Morgan, County Administrator
$178,500.00

James E. Barnett, Jr., County Attorney
$169,830.00

Vivian A. Calkins-McGettigan, Deputy County Administrator
$150,302.00

Mark L. Bellamy, Jr., Deputy County Administrator
$149,430.00

Stephen P. Kopczynski, Fire Chief
$146,539.00

James W. Noel, Jr., Director of Economic Development
$140,032.00

Brian K. Woodward, Director of Public Works
$137,700.00

Adam A. Frisch, Director of Information Technology
$133,881.00

D. Terry Hall, Director of Emergency Communications
$131,667.00

David K. Gorwitz, Director of Human Resources
$130,500.00

10. Who is responsible for maintaining the roads in York County?

For most county citizens, the answer is VDOT - the Virginia Department of Transportation. In fact, VDOT is responsible for maintenance of all public streets, roads, and highways in the county (in contrast to cities, where the city governments are responsible for maintenance). The exceptions to this general rule are the various private streets, for example in townhouse or condominium developments, where property owners' associations have maintenance responsibility. VDOT maintains the following for citizens to report road problems or concerns:

You can reach the local VDOT Residency Administrator's office by phone at 253-5138; the Williamsburg Area Maintenance Headquarters at 253-5138; or, the Seaford Area Maintenance Headquarters at 898-5151. You can also submit a service request by calling the central service center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).  Other helpful links are below.

VDOT Customer Service Center

Online Work Request

https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/

VDOT Customer Service Center

11. How can I find out about the planned and proposed development in the County?

The Planning Division and the Office of Development Services puts together a monthly Development Activity Report. That report can be found on the County homepage as a listing under News Headlines or on either the Development Services or Planning Division webpage.   

The new report will be added the second Thursday of each month.

12. What is Go Virginia?

GO Virginia provides incentives which are matched with local, federal, and private funds to encourage collaboration at the regional level to grow and diversify the economy of each region and ultimately the Commonwealth. Steep cutbacks in defense and other federal programs are a major challenge for Virginia’s economy.

See the Go Virginia Region 5 Grant Proposal here

13. What is the Route 17 Property Acquisition Program?

Consistent with the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the Office of Economic Development (OED) and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) Route 17 Revitalization Committee have been working on a program to accelerate quality commercial redevelopment in the Route 17 Corridor. The basic concept is to acquire targeted commercial parcels that have development potential when assembled with nearby property. High priority targets for this effort are often encumbered with dilapidated structures that hinder their redevelopment, and reduce the desirability of nearby properties along the county’s highest value commercial corridor. By acquiring these parcels selectively at fair, but not exorbitant prices, the EDA will have the ability to improve the property’s appearance (through demolition/lot clean-up) and offer them at competitive prices for desired development proposals. With limited public resources, we believe this strategy of targeted, opportunistic acquisition will allow the County to leverage needed private investment. The general goal will be to position acquired properties for higher end redevelopment in conjunction with the private sector.

Find out more here...

14. Where do I find discounts to local stores?

York County encourages local residents to buy local.  The Keep it in the County website provides a one-stop-shop for finding local businesses and events and explains the reasons that buying local directly benefits residents, businesses and our entire community. The site hosts a community calendar to help promote local events, sales, and specials. 

15. I am a new resident. Is there any beneficial information posted online to help me transition?

 to York County!  See New Resident Information Here.

16. Does the County and School Division share any services/offices?

Yes.  The county and schools share many services.  Some of these are:

• Banking
• Network Services
• Payroll
• Accounts Payable
• Purchasing
• Regional Radio System
• Video Services
• Shared Facility Use
• Virtual High School
• Legal Services
• Fueling Stations
• Sign Shop
• Grounds Maintenance
• DARE program
• Schools Resource Officers
• Drills - intruder, tornado, earthquake

17. Do I need a permit to host a yard sale?

You may hold up to two garage sales of household items per year with no permit required. Each sale may last three days. As many as five households can take part. However, a permit may be required if you are holding a neighborhood sale and/or if crafts are to be sold.

18. Where can I place yard sale signs, open house signs, etc.?

Watch the video where WYCG-TV producer, Mike Leonard clearly demonstrates the rules governing the placement of signs promoting yard sales, open house, etc.  

19. What were York County's real estate tax rates over the past 20 years?

• 2017 - $0.7950
• 2016 - $0.7515
• 2015 - $0.7515
• 2014 - $0.7515
• 2013 - $0.7515
• 2012 - $0.7415
• 2011 - $0.6575
• 2010 - $0.6575
• 2009 - $0.6575
• 2008 - $0.6575
• 2007 - $0.6975
• 2006 - $0.6975
• 2005 - $0.8175
• 2004 - $0.8175
• 2003 - $0.8600
• 2002 - $0.8600
• 2001 - $0.8600
• 2000 - $0.8600
• 1999 - $0.8600
• 1998 - $0.8600
• 1997 - $0.8600

20. How much does Poquoson pay towards the shared 911/Radio system?

The City of Poquoson currently pays York County $34,950 a year for use of the radio system.  This is partially based on the number of mobile and portable radios that they use on the system.  They also pay annual maintenance cost on their portion of the system.  This includes Police, Fire/EMS, Schools and CERT (Citizens Emergency Response Team).  In addition, Poquoson pays $323,432 per year for 911 service, which includes staffing and a portion of the operating cost associated with the operations of the regional communications center.