Georgetown public meetings in 2025

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee will approve the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes, finalize plans for upcoming activities and events, and discuss sponsorship and fundraising options. It will also set the date for the next meeting and provide a public comment period. The agenda items may be reordered or changed before the meeting.

• Approve minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting
• Finalize upcoming activities and events
• Discuss sponsorships and fundraising
• Schedule next committee meeting
• Public comment period

Georgetown Police Accountability Committee (GPAC)

The Georgetown Police Accountability Committee will meet to adopt operational guidelines and discuss old business. The committee also plans a tour and training at the Georgetown Police Department.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and approval of GPAC Operational Guidelines
• Committee members tour and training at Georgetown Police Department
• Public comment period
• Executive Sessions may be held during the meeting

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council will hear public comments on sign regulations and a rezoning request for 501 and 503 East Market Street. In the regular session the council will read and consider land‑use and zoning amendments for parcels on Parsons Lane and a cottage‑housing use amendment. It will also vote on two resolutions authorizing grant applications for a $950,000 design study and a $20,000,000 construction project to treat emerging contaminants in the town’s drinking water.

• Ordinance #2025-09 – amendment to sign regulations for all districts
• Rezoning of 501 and 503 East Market Street from HC Commercial to UR1 Single‑Family Residential
• Ordinance #2025-13 – Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and zoning amendment for 3 and 7 Parsons Lane
• Ordinance #2025-07 – addition of Cottage Housing Development as a permitted use in UR1
• Resolution #2025-08 – request to file a $20,000,000 grant for construction of an emerging‑contaminants treatment system

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary site plan for a new service building at an existing automobile dealership. The body will also review minutes from the November 19, 2025, meeting.

• Preliminary site plan for a +/- 9,976 square-foot service building at 22065 Dupont Boulevard
• Buffer yard waiver request for CASE# 2024-24 Shore Auto Sales
• Dumpster screening waiver request for CASE# 2024-24 Shore Auto Sales
• Estimated project cost of $1 million for the Shore Auto Sales facility
• Review of November 19, 2025, meeting minutes

Supportive Housing Issues Committee

The Supportive Housing Issues Committee will hear presentations on homelessness and addiction in Georgetown and on the accreditation of recovery residences. It will also examine data on fire, EMS, and law‑enforcement calls to supportive‑housing properties. The meeting includes open discussion, a Town Council report back, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Presentation – Homelessness & Addiction Issues in Georgetown (Senator Pettyjohn, Rep. Jones‑Giltner)
• Presentation – Levels of Recovery Residences & Accreditation (Andrew Thurn)
• Review of fire, EMS, and police call data for supportive‑housing properties
• Open discussion and Town Council report back (December 8, 2025)
• Scheduling the next meeting

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes, conduct a preliminary site‑plan review for Shore Auto Sales' proposed 9,976‑sq‑ft service building at 22065 Dupont Boulevard (HC zone), and consider Ordinance 2025‑09 which removes the time restriction for political signs. Public comment and a Community Development Department report will follow before adjournment.

• Preliminary site‑plan review of Shore Auto Sales service building (~9,976 sq ft) at 22065 Dupont Blvd, HC district
• Ordinance 2025‑09: revision of sign regulations removing political‑sign time limit
• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Community Development Department report

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee will meet to refine activities and events. The body will also discuss the timing of these events and potential sponsorships.

• Refinement of activities and events
• Discussion of activity and event timing
• Discussion of potential sponsorships

Supportive Housing Issues Committee

The committee will discuss supportive housing registration and review property tax collections. The meeting includes a presentation from Delaware Health and Social Services and a review of affordable housing reports.

• Review of supportive housing registration code sections 230-248 and 230-249
• Review of $23,216.51 in property taxes collected from supportive housing
• Presentation by Delaware Health and Social Services, Emergency Assistance Service (EAS)
• Discussion of the Affordable Housing Production Task Force Final Report
• Discussion of 'Georgetown Perspectives - Housing Challenges' (May 21, 2025)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on an application to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and rezone 3 and 7 Parsons Lane from Single‑Family Residential/Urban Residential (UR1) to Business/Urban Business (UB1). The regular meeting will also address a Disaster Housing Assistance Program MOU, a Public Works Agreement addendum for Isaacs Farm, and readings of cottage‑housing and comprehensive‑plan amendment ordinances. Council members will adopt agenda items, approve prior minutes, receive departmental reports, and take public comment.

• Application by Primo Cash, LLC and Antoniel H. Rodas Galvez to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and rezone parcels 3 and 7 Parsons Lane (≈0.5 acres) from Single‑Family Residential/UR1 to Business/UB1
• Memorandum of Understanding – Disaster Housing Assistance Program
• Public Works Agreement Addendum – Isaacs Farm (79 G Town LLC)
• First reading of Ordinance #2025-07 adding Cottage Housing Development as a permitted use and amending frontage/access requirements
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2025-11 (Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment and Zoning Amendment 135-14.00-34.00) and Ordinance #2025-12 (similar amendment)

Board of Adjustment

The Georgetown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on BOA CASE #2025-21, an application by Rauch, Inc. on behalf of ADMBD Georgetown, LLC to increase the allowable number of freestanding signs from one to three under the town code. The board will also approve the minutes from its July 2, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of July 2, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Public hearing on BOA CASE #2025-21: variance to increase freestanding signs from 1 to 3 for Shore Auto Sales (Rauch, Inc. for ADMBD Georgetown, LLC)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee will meet to review and refine possible activities for Georgetown. The meeting will also address scheduling the next committee meeting and include a period for public comment. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or budget items are listed on the agenda.

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-07, which would amend zoning and subdivision codes to allow Cottage Housing Developments in the UR1 district. The council will also consider Ordinance 2025-08 regarding sleeping in public areas and Ordinance 2025-10 regarding the GREAT Fund.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-07: Cottage Housing Development in UR1 district
• Ordinance 2025-08: Sleeping in Circle and Parklands
• Ordinance 2025-10: GREAT Fund
• Ordinance 2025-11: Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment
• Ordinance 2025-12: Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment

Supportive Housing Issues Committee

The Georgetown Supportive Housing Issues Committee will meet on Oct. 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM at 39 The Circle. The session is informational, reviewing town housing codes (Chapter 116, Chapter 167), the supportive‑housing zoning matrix, the housing continuum, and a recovery‑residence white paper. The agenda also includes a review of support agencies, open discussion, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review of Chapter 116 – Housing Standards
• Review of Chapter 167 – Residential Rental Properties
• Discussion of the Zoning Code Supportive Housing Matrix
• Presentation of the Housing Continuum overview
• Review of the NARR White Paper on Recovery Residence Levels of Support

Planning Commission

The Georgetown Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and the Official Zoning Map for two properties totaling 0.91 +/- acres at 501 and 503 East Market Street. The proposal seeks to rezone the parcels from Highway Commercial to Urban Residential.

• Public hearing for 501 & 503 East Market Street rezoning
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 0.91 +/- acre parcels
• Town Hall, 39 The Circle, Georgetown, DE
• Zoom meeting ID: 833 8347 4507

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee will meet to review the minutes from September 23, 2025. The body will discuss potential events and activities related to the committee's purpose.

• Discussion of potential events and activities

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding two rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment applications by Davison Realty, Inc. for properties on Dupont Boulevard. The council will also consider bid awards for a trailhead and wastewater facility evaluation.

• Public hearing for Case #2024-10-1 (20304 Dupont Boulevard) regarding rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Public hearing for Case #2025-16 (20352 Dupont Boulevard) regarding rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Bid award recommendation for Parsons Lane Trailhead/Parking Area
• Bid award recommendation for Wastewater Treatment Facility Evaluation
• First reading of Ordinance #2025-08 regarding sleeping in the Circle and Parklands

Supportive Housing Issues Committee

The committee will meet to elect a chairperson and secretary and discuss its purpose. The group is tasked with reporting findings and recommendations regarding supportive housing and service facilities to the Town Council in six months.

• Election of chairperson and secretary
• Discussion of committee purpose and future meeting format
• Review of goals to identify incidents and recommendations regarding homeless individuals and supportive housing facilities

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and enter an executive session. The body may take action on items discussed during the confidential session.

• Approval of November 20, 2023 minutes
• Executive session regarding alleged violations of Town Code §18-8(H)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee will elect a chairperson and a secretary. It will discuss the committee's purpose and hold open discussion and public comment. The meeting will also schedule the next committee meeting.

• Election of chairperson
• Election of secretary
• Discussion of committee purpose
• Schedule next meeting
• Public comment

Town Council

The Town Council will consider award recommendations for the FY 2025 GREAT Fund and a proposed policy for monuments and memorials in The Circle. The body will also review vehicle acquisition recommendations for the Wastewater Department and Victim Services.

• FY 2025 GREAT Fund appropriation recommendations totaling $60,952.00
• Proposed $75,000 GREAT Fund allocation for Parsons Lane Trailhead/Parking Area
• Proposed Town of Georgetown Circle Monument & Memorial Policy
• Vehicle acquisition for Wastewater Department (Silverado 1500, F-150, or Ram)
• Vehicle acquisition for Victim Services (Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, or Kia Carnival)

Planning Commission

The Georgetown Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan amendment and a rezoning request for parcels at 3 and 7 Parsons Lane, changing the land use from Single‑Family Residential to Business and from Urban Residential (UR1) to Urban Business (UB1). The commission will also consider Ordinance 2025‑07 adding Cottage Housing Development as a permitted use, a historic‑district addition at 1 The Circle, and a Minor Variation determination for parcels at 501 and 503 E. Market Street.

• Parsons Lane (3 & 7) – Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment and rezoning UR1 to UB1
• Ordinance 2025‑07 – adds Cottage Housing Development as a permitted use and amends frontage requirements
• Historic review – 3,742‑sq‑ft addition to building at 1 The Circle (Historic District)
• Minor Variation – determines if a Comprehensive Plan amendment for 501 & 503 E. Market Street is a minor variation
• Public comment period – open for resident input on the above items

Circle Advisory Committee

The Circle Advisory Committee will consider a revised placement for the town monument and examine the existing monument policy. After review, the committee will formalize any recommendations to present to the Georgetown Town Council. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and adjournment.

• Approval of July 30, 2025 minutes
• Review of revised monument placement
• Review monument policy
• Formalize recommendations to Town Council

Georgetown Police Accountability Comimttyy (GPAC)

The Georgetown Police Accountability Committee (GPAC) will meet to discuss a draft operating policy. The agenda includes a presentation from the Director of Police Officer Standards and Training and the distribution of HB 206.

• Remarks from Sean Moriarty, PhD, Director of POST
• Distribution of HB 206
• Discussion of operating policy draft
• Review of first-year training requirements (20 hours)
• Discussion of ride-alongs with GPD Certified Instructors

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council will hold an executive session to receive attorney advice, then resume the regular meeting. Council members will appoint new members to the Supportive Housing Issues Committee and the America 250 Committee. The main agenda item is a community development update on an affordable/workforce housing cottage community and a discussion of Draft Ordinance 2025-07 that amends the town's zoning and subdivision code. Departmental reports and public comment will follow.

• Executive session to discuss strategy and obtain attorney advice (Del. C. §10004(b)(4))
• Appointment of members to the Supportive Housing Issues Committee and America 250 Committee
• Discussion of Draft Ordinance 2025-07 – Cottage Community amendment to zoning and subdivision code
• Presentation on the Cottage Community affordable/workforce housing project
• Departmental reports from Town Manager, Public Works, Wastewater, and Water departments

GREAT Fund Committee

The GREAT Fund Committee will discuss pending applications and make recommendations to the Town Council. It will also review any excess or reverted funds and recommend actions to the Council. Additionally, the committee will consider suggested revisions to the town code.

• Discussion of applications and recommendation for council
• Discussion of excess and reverted funds and recommendation for council
• Discussion of suggested code revisions

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from the Town Manager and Public Works Superintendent. The meeting includes a review of the Delaware General Assembly Special Session Legislative Report.

• Review of Delaware General Assembly Special Session Legislative Report
• Public Works report on new salt barn construction and North Front Street sink-hole repair
• Wastewater update on Three Bells station demolition and Big Park building work
• Water Department repairs at East Market and Albury Street, and Bramhall and Pleasant Street

Planning Commission

The Georgetown Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two applications from Davison Realty, Inc. for comprehensive plan amendments and zoning map changes affecting parcels on Dupont Boulevard. The first application seeks to change a 0.191‑acre portion from multifamily residential to highway commercial and a 1.2‑acre portion from highway commercial to multifamily residential at 20304 Dupont Boulevard. The second application seeks to change a 1.326‑acre portion from highway commercial to multifamily residential at 20352 Dupont Boulevard. The commission will also reorganize its leadership and approve the June 18, 2025 minutes.

• Reorganization: acknowledgment of appointments (Thomas Allen, Ira Roach III) and selection of chair, vice chair, and secretary
• Approval of June 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing – CASE #2024-10-01: rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for 20304 Dupont Boulevard (0.191‑acre MR2 to HC, 1.2‑acre HC to MR2)
• Public hearing – CASE #2025-16: rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for 20352 Dupont Boulevard (1.326‑acre HC to MR2)
• Community Development Department report

GREAT Fund Committee

The GREAT Fund Committee will hear presentations from ten community organizations requesting grant funding. Each organization’s requested amount is listed next to its name. The committee will consider these allocations before scheduling the next meeting.

• Asha Animal Welfare, Inc. – $5,000
• Clothing Our Kids – $2,000
• Easter Seals – $5,000
• Everlasting Hope Ministries – $10,000
• First State Community Action Agency – $6,000

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance #2025-06, which amends the town's sewer and water codes to establish impact fees based on Equivalent Dwelling Units. The council will also approve the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting and hear departmental reports on ongoing projects. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Second reading & adoption of Ordinance #2025-06 Impact Fees (sewer and water code amendments)
• Approval of July 14, 2025 Town Council minutes
• Departmental reports covering Sussex County Family Court Facility, street lighting, pump station rehabilitation, and other projects
• Public comment period on community issues such as housing, traffic safety, and code enforcement
• Councilmembers comments, including discussion of a supportive housing task force

Circle Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss a revised design presentation by Harbor Group. Members will also review a draft policy regarding Circle monuments.

• Presentation of revised design by Harbor Group
• Review of draft Circle Monument Policy

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025 has been cancelled. The council announced the cancellation in a notice posted on July 21, 2025. The next Town Council meeting is set for Monday, August 11, 2025.

Ethics Commission

The Georgetown Ethics Commission had scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The meeting was cancelled as noted in the agenda posted on July 15, 2025.

GREAT Fund Committee

The GREAT Fund Committee will meet to review and discuss requests for funding. The committee will also seek approval for the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Review and discussion of funding requests
• Approval of June 24, 2025 minutes

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council will adopt the agenda, approve June 23 minutes, and discuss town operations and projects. Council members will consider a Planning Commission appointment (which was denied at the prior meeting) and conduct a first reading of Ordinance #2025-06 on impact fees. Additional items include departmental reports and public comment.

• 1st reading of Ordinance #2025-06 Impact Fees
• Planning Commission appointment of Ira Roach (motion denied)
• Award of Downtown Development District Plan Revision (RFP #2025-01) to Wallace Montgomery, not to exceed $34,750
• Ratification of the Firefighters' Organization of Pennsylvania (FOP) contract for FY 2026‑2028
• Updates on infrastructure projects such as street lighting on Cinder Way and pump station rehabilitation

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance applications. The body will also organize itself by appointing members and selecting a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

• BOA CASE #2025-18: Request for lot area, front yard, and rear yard setbacks, and a loading space waiver at 1000 Ingramtown Road
• BOA CASE #2025-19: Request for front and side yard setbacks, parking space reductions, and a loading space waiver at 101 Cedar Street
• Appointment of Jane Hovington, Thomas Baker, and Anthony Kline
• Request for interpretation of §230-184 to extend approval periods for special exceptions or variances to two years

Circle Advisory Committee

The Georgetown Circle Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, review designs from the Harbor Group, and discuss implementation of recommendations. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM at 39 The Circle.

• Approval of November 4, 2024 minutes
• Presentation of designs by Harbor Group
• Discussion on implementation of recommendations
• Meeting location: 39 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947

GREAT Fund Committee

The GREAT Fund Committee will review the GREAT Fund Ordinance and the criteria for awarding grants. It will discuss the fund's current revenue and the grant requests that are pending. The committee will also elect a chairperson and set the date for its next meeting.

• Review of GREAT Fund Ordinance and grant award criteria
• Discussion of current GREAT Fund revenue
• Consideration of current grant requests
• Election of committee chairperson
• Scheduling of next meeting and presentations

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council meeting will consider several items, including appointing members to the Planning Commission, reviewing a presentation on the town's Bike and Pedestrian Plan, and awarding the Downtown Development District Plan Revision (RFP #2025‑01). The council will also vote to ratify the Fire Operations Police contract covering fiscal years 2026 through 2028. Departmental reports and public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Planning Commission appointment – letters of interest from Ira Roach III and Lance Mears
• Rossi Group presentation – Georgetown Bike/Pedestrian Plan
• Award of Downtown Development District Plan Revision (RFP #2025‑01)
• Ratification of FOP contract – FY 2026 to FY 2028
• Departmental reports – including a 120‑day pump station rehabilitation contract

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a preliminary site‑plan review for Delmarva Christian School’s proposed 74,207‑sq‑ft addition and 6,460‑sq‑ft maintenance building at 21777 Sussex Pines Road (Education District). It will also review a preliminary site‑plan for a 2,108‑sq‑ft Valvoline Instant Oil Change store at 20859 Dupont Boulevard (Highway Commercial District). Two minor‑variation requests from Davison Realty for parcels on Dupont Boulevard (HC zone) will be considered. The meeting includes public comment and a Community Development Department report.

• Preliminary site‑plan review – Delmarva Christian School, 74,207 sq ft addition + 6,460 sq ft building, 21777 Sussex Pines Rd, ED zone
• Preliminary site‑plan review – Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 2,108 sq ft store, 20859 Dupont Blvd, HC zone
• Minor‑variation determination – Davison Realty, 20304 Dupont Blvd, HC zone
• Minor‑variation determination – Davison Realty, 20352 Dupont Blvd, HC zone

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council will consider the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-05 regarding absentee voter and voter registration procedures. The body will also review an addendum to the Sussex County Sewer Agreement. The meeting will be held at 39 The Circle.

• Ordinance 2025-05: Absentee Voter and Voter Registration (2nd Reading)
• Addendum to Sussex County Sewer Agreement
• Approval of May 27, 2025 Town Council Minutes
• Departmental Reports: Town Manager and Police Chief
• Public Comment

Board of Adjustment

The Georgetown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on BOA case #2025-15. The application asks the Town to reduce the required 100‑foot front‑yard parking setback to 56.48 feet for the property at 21777 Sussex Pines Road, which is zoned Educational District (ED). The board will consider granting this variance during the June 4, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on BOA case #2025-15 (variance request)
• Requested reduction of front‑yard parking setback from 100' to 56.48' at 21777 Sussex Pines Road
• Property zoned ED (Educational District)
• Approval of April 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 5:00 PM at Town Hall, 39 The Circle

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding absentee voters and voter registration. The body will also consider the second reading and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment. Additionally, the meeting includes the organization of the council and oaths of office for Ward 1 and Ward 2.

• First reading of Ordinance #2025-05: Absentee Voter and Voter Registration
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2025-04: Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment for 135-14.00-87.00
• Oaths of office for Ward 1 and Ward 2
• Organization of Council for Vice-Mayor and Secretary
• National Community Action Month Proclamation

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance #2025-04, which amends the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for parcel 135-14.00-87.00. The meeting also includes appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, and a request for a fundraising carnival for American Legion Ambulance (Station 93). Departmental reports from the Town Manager and other staff will be presented before public comment.

• First reading of Ordinance #2025-04 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment for parcel 135-14.00-87.00
• Planning Commission appointments: letters of interest from Chris Lecates, Lance Mears, Thomas Allen
• Board of Adjustment appointments: letters of interest from Anthony Kline, Jane Hovington, Tom Baker
• Fundraising carnival request for American Legion Ambulance (Station 93)
• Departmental reports including Town Manager updates on court facility, pump station contract (120‑day), and other projects

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a request to change the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for a 21.92 +/- acre parcel at 644 North Bedford Street. The body will also consider zoning amendments and modifications to utility and tax fees.

• Public hearing for Case #2024-14: Request to change 644 North Bedford Street from Single Family Residential to Mixed Residential
• Ordinance #2025-02: Zoning amendment from Neighborhood Residential (UR3) to Urban Residential (UR1) at Zoar & Sussex Pines Road
• Ordinance #2025-03: Modification to Chapter 98 Fees for utilities, taxes, and certificates of occupancy
• Discussion regarding a monument with Aubrey Spicer
• Appointment for the Great Fund Committee

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council meeting on April 17, 2025 will adopt its agenda. Council members will certify the 2025 municipal candidates, including Christina Diaz Malone for Ward 1 and Anthony Neal for Ward 2. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Adopt agenda
• Certify 2025 municipal candidates – Statement of Candidacy Ward 1: Christina Diaz Malone
• Certify 2025 municipal candidates – Statement of Candidacy Ward 2: Anthony Neal
• Adjournment

Planning Commission

The commission will review a request to classify a Comprehensive Plan amendment for a retail grocery at 3 and 7 Parsons Lane as a Minor Variation. It will also consider a historic‑district application for a 2,500‑sq‑ft storage building at 100 South Bedford Street. The agenda includes routine approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes and a Community Development Department report.

• Minor Variation determination request for a retail grocery at 3 & 7 Parsons Lane (SC Tax Parcel 135-15.17-121.00 & 122.00, zoned UR1)
• Historic Review application for a 2,500‑sq‑ft storage building at 100 South Bedford Street (SC Tax Parcels 135-19.08-180.00 & 181.00, zoned HD)
• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community Development Department report, including discussion of Oaks Phase 2 rear patio change

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the FY2026 budget and a zoning amendment for 16 parcels at Zoar and Sussex Pines Road. The body will also consider fee modifications for utilities, taxes, and certificates of occupancy.

• Resolution #2025-04: Adoption of FY2026 Budget
• Ordinance #2025-02: Zoning amendment from UR3 to UR1 at Zoar & Sussex Pines Road
• Ordinance #2025-03: Modification to Chapter 98 Fees (Utility, Tax, Certificate of Occupancy)
• Public Works Agreement 2025-01: Water and sewer improvements for Cheer Gateway East
• Waiver request for food truck vendors on East Market Street at Cherry Lane (May-August 2025)

Town Council & Planning Commisson Workshop

The Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss updates on infrastructure and development projects. The session will also cover the comprehensive plan and other items related to future development within the town.

• Infrastructure project updates
• Development project updates
• Comprehensive plan discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Georgetown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on case #2025-09. The agenda item requests a variance to reduce the front‑yard setback for a detached sign from 25 feet to 19.2 feet, a variance to allow two wall‑mounted signs instead of one, and a special exception to waive or reduce the required loading space from 12 × 40 ft to 10 × 20 ft. The property is 20859 Dupont Boulevard, zoned HC (Highway Commercial District), owned by M and S Limited Partnership and proposed for a Valvoline Instant Oil Change store.

• Variance request to reduce front‑yard setback for detached sign to 19.2 ft (§230‑170.D)
• Variance request to permit two wall‑mounted signs (§230‑170.E)
• Special exception to waive or reduce loading space to 10 × 20 ft (§230‑152.A, §230‑152.D)
• Property location: 20859 Dupont Boulevard, HC zoning
• Applicant: Mid‑Atlantic Lubes, L.L.C. d/b/a Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Budget Workshop

Georgetown will hold a public workshop to review the proposed FY 2026 budget. The meeting will present the information used to develop the budget. No formal decisions are listed; the session is informational.

• FY 2026 budget review and presentation of development information

Town Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment (Case #2024-23) that seeks to change 16 parcels from Neighborhood Residential District (UR3) to Urban Residential District (UR1) at the intersection of Zoar Road and Sussex Pines Road. After the hearing, the council will adopt the FY 2026 tax assessments, conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance #2025-01 on rental dwelling unit inspection fees, and hear departmental reports from the Town Manager and Chief of Police.

• Public hearing on Case #2024-23 Sussex Pines Zoning Amendment for 16 parcels at Zoar Road & Sussex Pines Road
• Adoption of FY 2026 tax assessments
• Second reading & adoption of Ordinance #2025-01 Rental Dwelling Unit Inspection Fees
• Town Manager report including Delaware General Assembly Legislative Report
• Chief of Police overview for March 2025

Planning Commission

The Georgetown Planning Commission will consider a preliminary site plan submitted by Sussex County Habitat for Humanity for a roughly 3,200 sq ft one‑story office/warehouse at 404 Kimmey Street, located in the UB1 (Urban Business) district. The agenda includes review of the site plan narrative, agency approval letters, and waiver requests for parking lot material, fencing, and warehouse building materials. The meeting also covers standard items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, a department report, and adjournment.

• Preliminary site plan review for Habitat at 404 Kimmey Street (~3,200 sq ft office/warehouse)
• Waiver requests for parking lot material, fencing, and warehouse building materials
• Review of site plan narrative, agency approval letters, and elevation drawings
• Decision on approval, conditions, or denial of the preliminary site plan
• Standard agenda items: call to order, minutes approval, public comment, department report, adjournment

Town Council

The Town Council will review the initial proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 and hold the first reading of an ordinance regarding rental dwelling unit inspection fees. The meeting also includes departmental reports from the Town Manager.

• Initial presentation of FY 2026 Budget
• 1st reading of Ordinance #2025-01: Rental Dwelling Unit Inspection Fees
• Proposed property tax increase of $0.92 per $100 assessed
• Proposed Water Debt Service Fee of $9.66 per 30,000 gallons used
• Proposed Sewer Debt Service Fee of $6.51 per 30,000 gallons used

Board of Adjustment

The Georgetown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on variance applications for Lots 12‑16 located at 12 Booker Street, zoned UR1. Applicants are seeking reductions in required lot area, width, and depth for each lot as detailed in the agenda. The board will decide whether to grant the requested variances.

• Lot #12: reduction from 7,200 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft area, 60 ft width to 50 ft, 120 ft depth to 100 ft
• Lot #13: reduction from 7,200 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft area, 60 ft width to 50 ft, 120 ft depth to 100 ft
• Lot #14: reduction from 7,200 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft area, 60 ft width to 50 ft, 120 ft depth to 100 ft
• Lot #15: reduction of lot depth from 120 ft to 100 ft
• Lot #16: reduction from 7,200 sq ft to 6,663 sq ft area, width from 60 ft to 59.44 ft, depth from 120 ft to 100 ft

Town Council

The Georgetown Town Council will consider award recommendations for the Public Works Salt Barn project and a new Public Works vehicle. An update on the Georgetown Navigation Center (Pallet Village) will be presented, and departmental reports will cover the East Market Street railroad crossing safety improvements. The meeting also includes routine items such as the pledge of allegiance, invocation, and public comment.

• Award recommendation for Salt Barn construction to AJT Homes LLC – $498,700
• Award recommendation for a new Public Works department vehicle (bids received)
• Update on the Georgetown Navigation Center (Pallet Village) project
• Town Manager report on East Market Street railroad crossing safety improvements
• Public comment period for residents

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several land use and development applications. This includes a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment for a 21.92 +/- acre parcel and a request to extend a site plan approval.

• Public hearing for Case #2024-14 James Place (644 North Bedford Street) to change Future Land Use Map from Single-Family Residential to Mixed Residential
• Case #2022-17 Cheer Gateway East: Request for a one-year extension of preliminary site plan approval for properties on Sandhill Road
• Case #2024-22 DC Medical Group Expansion: Review of a 424 +/- square foot addition at 10 West Laurel Street
• Case #2023-04 The Oaks at Georgetown - Phase 2: Review of updated townhouse exterior elevations at South Bedford Street & Arrow Safety Road

Town Council

The council will consider a Development Agreement with Onix Group to build a police station and a public works building on a 2.66‑acre parcel. Two resolutions will be voted on: one supporting a proof‑of‑concept for an affordable/workforce housing cottage community, and another authorizing the submission of a Surface Water Matching Planning Grant through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. A promotion pinning ceremony for Officer Romero is also on the agenda.

• Development Agreement with Onix Group for police station and public works building
• Resolution #2025-02: proof‑of‑concept initiative for affordable/workforce housing cottage community
• Resolution #2025-03: authorization to submit Surface Water Matching Planning Grant
• Promotion pinning ceremony for Officer Romero
• Adoption of agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 220 East Market Street. The applicant is seeking to reduce required lot depths for two proposed lots.

• BOA CASE #2025-01: Request to reduce required lot depth for Proposed Lot A from 120' to 119.94'
• BOA CASE #2025-01: Request to reduce required lot depth for Proposed Lot B from 120' to 116.86'

Town Council

The Town Council approved the agenda, adopted minutes from the January 13 meeting, and readvertised the Planning Commission vacancy. It approved an addendum to the Public Works Agreement with JLAM GT Oaks LLC and a purchase agreement for a 2.66‑acre parcel to house a new police station and public works building. The council also adopted Resolution 2025‑01, authorizing up to $18,000,000 in general obligation bonds to finance the new facilities. Departmental reports included updates on the Sussex County Family Court facility, the Public Works Salt Barn bid opening on Jan 29, and other project statuses.

• Addendum to Public Works Agreement with JLAM GT Oaks LLC for water, sewer, and street improvements pump station
• Purchase and sale agreement for 2.66‑acre parcel for new police station and public works building (impact fee waiver)
• Resolution #2025‑01 authorizing up to $18,000,000 aggregate principal amount of general bonds for the new police station and public works building
• Planning Commission vacancy readvertised and appointment tabled to next meeting
• Public Works Salt Barn bid opening scheduled for Jan 29 at 2:00 PM at Town Hall

Planning Commission

The Georgetown Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning amendment that would rezone 16 parcels from Neighborhood Residential to Urban Residential District. The proposed change would allow for a single-family residential subdivision at the intersection of Zoar and Sussex Pines Road.

• Public hearing for CASE #2024-23 Sussex Pines Zoning Amendment
• Rezoning 16 parcels from UR3 to UR1
• Proposed single-family residential subdivision
• Location: Intersection of Zoar and Sussex Pines Road
• Town Council tentative schedule: April 14, 2025 for first reading

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the purchase of a 2.66-acre property for a new police station and public works building. The body is also considering a resolution to authorize up to $18 million in general obligation bonds to finance the construction.

• Purchase of 2.66 acres of Sussex County Tax Parcel No. 135-14.00-205.00 from Sussex Entertainment Enterprises, L.L.C.
• Resolution #2025-01 to authorize up to $18,000,000 in general obligation bonds
• Proposed fee waivers totaling $1,130,000.00 in exchange for the property purchase
• Planning Commission appointment review for Chris Lecates and Angela Townsend
• Promotion pinning ceremony for Officer Bowen and Officer Harmon