Rehoboth Beach, DE

Mayor & Commissioners Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall Commissioners Room. The agenda includes a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reports from the City Manager and City Solicitor, and possible appointments or reappointments to the Personnel, Audit, and Parks & Shade Tree committees. Commissioners will also discuss rules of procedure for Board of Commissioners meetings, and the public may comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Possible appointment/reappointment of Commissioners Patrick Gossett (Chair), Craig Thier, and Christopher Galanty to the Personnel Committee
• Possible appointment/reappointment of Jay Lagree (Chair), James Little, and William Perlstein to the Audit Committee
• Possible appointment/reappointment of Kathryn Downs and Andrea Witt to the Parks & Shade Tree Commission (3-year terms ending Oct. 19, 2029)
• Discussion of rules of procedure for Board of Commissioners meetings (agenda pages 3-6)
• Proclamation recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month

City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 219 Stockley Street

The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Avenue. The Board will consider a request from Jonathan and Mary Ann Bauer, owners of 219 Stockley Street, for variances to allow renovations and additions to an existing single-family dwelling. The requested relief covers roof pitch requirements, side yard setbacks, and minimum off-street parking spaces. The hearing may be adjourned from time to time without further notice.

• Variance request for 219 Stockley Street (Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-20.05-155.00) in the R-1 Residential District
• Relief sought from City Code §270-20, Note 3 (roof pitch requirements)
• Relief sought from City Code §270-26 (side yard requirements)
• Relief sought from City Code §270-35(D) (minimum parking spaces required)
• Public hearing set for October 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., Commissioners Room, City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Avenue

Mayor & Commissioners Meeting

City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting

Mayor & Commissioners Meeting

City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Rehoboth & Lewes Police Depts. and DE River & Bay Auth. Account. Committee

The Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Delaware River & Bay Authority Police Accountability Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 29, 2026. They will discuss the May 19, 2026 'Takeover' event in Rehoboth Beach, law enforcement's response, and the July 26, 2026 findings report. The agenda also includes new business on mental health crisis response, arrest photo publication policies, and committee membership expansion.

• Discussion of May 19, 2026 'Takeover' event and July 26, 2026 findings report
• Guest speaker Shawn Hastings on mental health crisis response and Police Diversion Program
• Discussion of policies on publishing arrest photos, including juveniles, and House Bill 59
• Report from Vice Chair Mary Good on PAC composition and possible expansion
• Open discussion from Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Delaware River & Bay Police Departments

Cancellation of Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting - 28 Sep 2026 - Press Release

The Parks & Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. Chair Laura Ritter announced the cancellation in a press release dated September 3, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Original meeting date: September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
• Announcement made by Chair Laura Ritter

Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 219 Stockley Street - 28 Sep 2026 - Public Notice

The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 28, 2026, to consider a request by property owners Jonathan and Mary Ann Bauer for variances to allow renovations and additions to an existing single-family dwelling at 219 Stockley Street. The requested variances cover roof pitch, side yard setback, and off-street parking requirements under the city code.

• Variance from City Code §270-20, Note 3 (roof pitch requirements)
• Variance from City Code §270-26 (side yard requirements)
• Variance from City Code §270-35(D) (minimum parking spaces)
• Property located in R-1 Residential District, Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-20.05-155.00

Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting

Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and a decision notice for 37 Virginia Avenue. The main substantive item is a discussion of proposed amendments to Chapter 270 (Commercial Zoning), drafted by Dover Kohl & Partners, which would overhaul downtown zoning regulations. Public comments are allowed on this item, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of Notice(s) of Decision(s) for Case No. 0526-04 - 37 Virginia Avenue
• Discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 270 Commercial Zoning from Dover Kohl & Partners (draft dated 8 Sep 2026)
• Proposal to consolidate three commercial districts into one Downtown District (DT) on the Zoning Map
• Proposal to remove minimum parking requirements for the first two blocks of Rehoboth Avenue
• Introduction of new architecture, yard, and outdoor lighting (new Chapter 255) regulations

Planning Commission Public Hearing of Site Plan Review for 230 Rehoboth Avenue - 25 Sep 2026 - Public Notice

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for a property at 230 Rehoboth Avenue in the C-1 Central Commercial District. The hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at City Hall.

• Site Plan Review Application No. 0824-08 for 230 Rehoboth Avenue
• Property located in C-1 Central Commercial District on Lot Nos. 228 & 230
• Requested by Regan Derrickson of Summerhouse LLC
• Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-14.17-321.00

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for 230 Rehoboth Avenue, requested by Summerhouse LLC, and continue preliminary review of the Oceanside Reserve major subdivision at 20699 Coastal Highway. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 270 Commercial Zoning and receive a Building & Licensing Department report.

• Public hearing on Site Plan Review Application No. 0824-08 for 230 Rehoboth Avenue (Summerhouse LLC)
• Continuation of preliminary review of Major Subdivision Application No. 1024-14 (Oceanside Reserve, 20699 Coastal Highway, 33 lots on 7.74 acres)
• Discussion of proposed amendments to Chapter 270 Commercial Zoning from Dover Kohl & Partners
• Building & Licensing Department and Code Enforcement Report for August 2026
• Election of Vice Chair and introduction of new member

Planning Commission Continuation of Preliminary Review of Major Subdivision for 20699 Coastal Highway - 25 Sep 2026 - Public Notice

The Planning Commission will continue its preliminary review of a major subdivision application for a 7.74-acre commercial property at 20699 Coastal Highway. The applicant, Cape Communities LLC on behalf of Keith Monigle of Ocean Bay Mart Inc., seeks to divide the C-1 Commercial District parcel into 33 new lots.

• Major subdivision application No. 1024-14 for 20699 Coastal Highway
• Parcel 334-20-.09-7.00 (7.74 acres, 357,034 sq ft) in C-1 Commercial District
• Applicant: Cape Communities LLC on behalf of Keith Monigle (Ocean Bay Mart Inc.)
• Continuation of preliminary review scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force is meeting to continue its work toward historic designations for the boardwalk, including a Delaware Historical Marker and listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The agenda includes a presentation by Emily Whaley of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs on state and federal historic preservation tax credits, site versus district nominations, and property evaluation. The task force will also review its charge and membership, hear about comparable boardwalk nominations, and take public comment.

• Presentation by Emily Whaley, National Register Coordinator, on tax credit programs and nomination mechanics
• Discussion of differences between nominating the boardwalk as a site versus a district
• Review of task force charge and member makeup (12 members, 9 voting)
• Presentation on comparable successful boardwalk National Register nominations
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per topic

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will hold its annual reorganization and regular meeting, including administering oaths to newly elected officials and electing officers. They will consider appointing Barry Caldwell to fill a vacant commissioner seat and several appointments to boards and commissions. The agenda also includes discussing a Master Plan scope of work with Dover Kohl & Partners and a resolution supporting a grant application for playground replacement at Lake Gerar.

• Appointment of Barry Caldwell to fill vacated commissioner seat for two-year term ending September 15, 2028
• Reappointment of Fredrick Schranck and Julie Davis, and appointment of Mike Simpson to Planning Commission for three-year terms ending September 21, 2029
• Appointment of Robert C. Golden to Board of Adjustment for three-year term ending September 25, 2029
• Resolution supporting grant application to DNREC's Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails Program for playground replacement at Lake Gerar (Cranberry Park)
• Discussion of scope of work with Dover Kohl & Partners for Master Plan development

City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

The City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the Board of Commissioners actions on overnight parking restrictions, traffic calming on Henlopen Avenue (including a resident survey favoring removal of double yellow lines), and four-way stop signs at First Street. The committee will also consider correspondence from residents on these topics and may sunset bollard discussions due to lack of interest.

• Continued discussion on overnight parking ban on certain streets, including Prospect Street
• Traffic calming measures with focus on Henlopen Avenue center striping; resident survey shows 61.5 against vs 5.5 for removal
• Possible four-way stop signs at First Street
• Update on bicycle initiatives
• Sunsetting bollard discussions due to lack of interest

Mayor & Commissioners Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Mayor and Commissioners will consider two ordinances that would change bicycle and fireworks violations from criminal to civil offenses, aligning with state law. The board will also receive an update from the Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force and hold an executive session on a potential property sale.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 92, Section 92-21 to make bicycle violations civil offenses (Agenda Item Report No. 26-009)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 198, Section 198-29 to make fireworks violations civil offenses (Agenda Item Report No. 26-005)
• Proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
• Update from the Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force on seeking historic designation for the boardwalk
• Executive session for preliminary discussions on potential sale of real property

Planning Commission Preliminary Review of Site Plan Review for 230 Rehoboth Avenue - 28 Aug 2026 - Public Notice

The Planning Commission will hold a preliminary review of Site Plan Review Application No. 0824-08 for property at 230 Rehoboth Avenue, located in the C-1 Central Commercial District. The review has been requested by Regan Derrickson of Summerhouse LLC, the property owner. The meeting is open to the public.

• Preliminary review of site plan for 230 Rehoboth Avenue (Lot Nos. 228 & 230, Block - Rehoboth Avenue, Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-14.17-321.00)
• Application No. 0824-08 in the C-1 Central Commercial District
• Requested by Regan Derrickson of Summerhouse LLC, property owner

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a preliminary review of Site Plan Review Application No. 0824-08 for a proposed four-story mixed-use building at 230 Rehoboth Avenue. The commission will also discuss a five-year update of the city's Comprehensive Development Plan and receive the Building & Licensing Department's July 2026 report. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• Preliminary review of site plan for 230 Rehoboth Avenue (Summerhouse Rehoboth LLC) - proposed 4-story mixed-use building with 1,850 sq ft ground-floor commercial
• Presentation and discussion on five-year update of Comprehensive Development Plan by Wallace Montgomery
• Approval of minutes from April 24, May 22, and July 24, 2026 meetings
• Building & Licensing Department and Code Enforcement report for July 2026

Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force is meeting to review its membership and begin gathering evidence for the boardwalk's National Register of Historic Places nomination. The agenda includes a workshop on research methodologies, focusing on the cultural landscape argument from 1873 through the 1962 storm. Members will also assign new tasks for the blue Delaware Historical Marker application and establish a shared research repository.

• Data Collection Workshop for National Register nomination (focus: 1873–1962)
• Overview of Task Force membership (12 members: 9 voting, 3 non-voting)
• Establishment of a shared research repository for primary and secondary sources
• New assignments for Blue Marker and National Register teams
• Review of future meeting dates including a September 22 repository session

Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 1 Rehoboth Avenue - 24 Aug 2026 - Public Notice

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide whether to grant a variance to a parking garage design at 1 Rehoboth Avenue. The variance would allow a 16-foot wide circulation and turning aisle, instead of the required 24 feet, under City Code §270-30(B). The property is in the C-1 Central Commercial District.

• Variance request for 16-foot aisle width (required: 24 feet) under City Code §270-30(B)
• Property: 1 Rehoboth Avenue, C-1 Central Commercial District
• Applicant: Ronald Schafer, on behalf of One Rehoboth Avenue LLC
• Tax Map Parcel: 334-14.18-14.00
• Public hearing scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Commissioners Room, City Hall

Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting

Cancellation of Parks and Shade Tree Commission Meeting - 24 Aug 2026 - Press Release

The Parks and Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. Chair Laura Ritter announced the cancellation. No business will be conducted at that time.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Scheduled for August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
• Announced by Chair Laura Ritter

Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests. The first seeks to waive required off-street parking for a residential renovation at 259 Country Club Drive, and the second requests a narrower turning aisle in a proposed parking garage at 1 Rehoboth Avenue. The board will also handle routine items like minutes and correspondence.

• Variance request for 259 Country Club Drive to waive two off-street parking spaces (Case No. 0726-05)
• Variance request for 1 Rehoboth Avenue to allow a 16-foot turning aisle where 24 feet is required (Case No. 0726-06)
• Public comments received from neighbors at 257 and 255 Country Club Drive regarding the parking variance
• Building Inspector reports dated August 14, 2026 for both properties

Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 259 Country Club Drive - 24 Aug 2026 - Public Notice

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide whether to grant a variance to Mary E. Good, owner of 259 Country Club Drive, allowing renovations without providing the two required off-street parking spaces under City Code §270-35(D). The property is located in the R-1 Residential District and is identified as Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-13.20-232.00.

• Variance request for parking exemption under City Code §270-35(D)
• Property: 259 Country Club Drive, R-1 Residential District
• Applicant: Mary E. Good
• Tax Map Parcel: 334-13.20-232.00

Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will consider awarding a contract to Mumford & Miller Concrete Inc. for the FY2027 street paving and water main replacement project, and an agreement with IQ Fiber to install a fiber optic broadband network. They will also review RFI submissions for a potential master planning initiative and discuss a confidential report on commissioner conduct. The agenda includes routine reports, a proclamation for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and public comment periods.

• Award contract to Mumford & Miller Concrete Inc. for FY2027 street paving and water main replacement (Agenda Item 26-006)
• Agreement with IQ Fiber for fiber optic broadband network installation (Agenda Item 26-007)
• Review RFI submissions for potential master planning initiative
• Discuss confidential report on commissioner conduct
• Proclamation recognizing Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September 2026)

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on Grove Park tree health, beach vitex removal, Delmarva power tree pruning, the Tree Watering Plan, and a presentation on Lakes Management. The committee will also consider new business, hear citizen comments, and discuss future agenda topics for the Board of Commissioners.

• Update on Grove Park tree health
• Invasive species specific to beach vitex removal
• Delmarva power tree pruning
• Update on Tree Watering Plan
• Presentation on Lakes Management

City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

The Streets & Safety Advisory Committee will discuss several public concerns, including a request to amend the overnight parking prohibition on Queen Street and other streets. The committee will also review correspondence about traffic safety, bicycle issues, and pedestrian management. Old business includes updates on bike and pedestrian pathways, traffic calming on State Road and Columbia and Henlopen Avenues, and beach mats.

• Discussion of a request to amend City Code §92-34(17) to delete overnight parking prohibition on Queen Street from Lake Drive to King Charles
• Discussion of additional four-way stop signs downtown, especially at First Street and Rehoboth Avenue
• Discussion of public concerns with oversized vehicles and utility trailers parked on public streets
• Discussion of appointment of volunteers to inventory loose utility wires on poles
• Discussion of making bollards at the Bandstand more friendly looking

Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting

The Commissioners of Rehoboth Beach are holding a special meeting primarily to enter an Executive Session. The session is for a hearing on employee disciplinary or dismissal cases and to discuss personnel matters regarding individual employees. The board may also consider matters discussed in the closed session and will hold a period for citizen comment.

• Executive Session for employee disciplinary or dismissal hearing (29 Del.C. §10004(b)(8))
• Executive Session for personnel matters discussing names, competency, and abilities of individual employees (29 Del.C. §10004(b)(9))
• Consideration of matters discussed in Executive Session
• Citizen Comment period

Personnel Committee Meeting

Cancellation of Board of Commissioners Meeting - 10 Aug 2026 - Press Release

The Mayor and Commissioners meeting scheduled for August 10, 2026 has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items ready for discussion or consideration.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to discuss

Mayor & Commissioners Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting