Kent County, Delaware

Board of Adjustment

The Kent County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications (A-26-15 through A-26-17) from property owners, then deliberate and vote on six previously heard applications (A-26-09 through A-26-14). All items involve requests for relief from zoning requirements on specific tax parcels.

• A-26-15: Robert E. & Madeline E. Bell, Tax Map No. 9-00-090.01-01-25.00-000
• A-26-16: Brenden & Pamela Lapierre, Tax Map No. 8-00-113.00-02-22.10-000
• A-26-17: Tigon Golf Carts (Owner: Tigon Real Estate Holdings 4, LLC), Tax Map No. 4-00-046.02-02-01.00-000
• Notices of Decision for six prior applications (A-26-09 through A-26-14) will be considered
• Public testimony limited to five minutes per person per application

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will review several land-use requests and a proposed ordinance regarding data centers. The body will also hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Ordinance LC26-06: Proposed addition of Data Centers as a permitted use in IL and IG zoning districts
• SL-26-06 Harmony Hills II: Request for a 94-lot Major Subdivision (52 single-family homes, 40 duplexes)
• S-26-03 Preston Automotive Group: Site plan for a 50,666 sq. ft. auto dealership, retail, and restaurant space
• CZ-26-02 / LC26-10 Taylor: Request to rezone from Agricultural Residential (AR) to Neighborhood Business (BN)
• C-26-04 McCoy: Request for conditional approval of a home occupation daycare

Building Code Review Committee

The Building Code Review Committee will review the existing 2018 ICC amendments and discuss whether to pass them forward to the 2024 ICC Code. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the remainder of the meeting is procedural (call to order, roll call, staff report, setting next date, and adjournment).

• Review of existing 2018 ICC amendments and discussion of passing them onto the 2024 ICC Code

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss zoning amendments for data centers, a major subdivision, and a home occupation request. The meeting will be held at Levy Court Chambers and is also available virtually.

• Amending zoning code to add Data Center as a permitted use in IL and IG districts
• Public hearing for a 93-lot Major Subdivision (Harmony Hills II)
• Request to rezone a parcel from AR to BN (Neighborhood Business)
• Request for Conditional Approval of a Home Occupation (Daycare)
• Meeting held virtually via Webex and phone

Parks and Recreation Commission

The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, staff reports, old and new business, and public comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or substantive discussions are listed. This is a boilerplate agenda.

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court is meeting at the Old State House for a commemorative session. The body is introducing a resolution to extend the Stormwater Maintenance District for the Griffith Lake Estates Subdivision.

• Resolution 4174: Extension of the Kent County Stormwater Maintenance District for Griffith Lake Estates Subdivision
• Resolution 4250: Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will meet to review the Library Standards Formula and Library Service Districts. The committee will also determine the 2027 meeting calendar.

• Library Standards Formula
• Library Service Districts
• 2027 Meeting Calendar

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to discuss a paramedic sign-on bonus program and an update to the Levy Court Policy Manual. The meeting includes public comments, commissioner comments, and a possible executive session for preliminary discussion on site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters. The workshop is open to the public in person, via WebEx, or by phone.

• Discussion of paramedic sign-on bonus program
• Update to Kent County Levy Court Policy Manual
• Possible executive session on site acquisition for publicly funded capital improvement
• Possible executive session on collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will consider a preliminary approval for the Pintail Crossing 52‑lot major subdivision (duplexes) and one existing single‑family home, and a major subdivision approval for the Carters Creek 41‑lot single‑family development, both located in the Growth Zone Overlay District. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, and commission comments.

• Preliminary approval request for Pintail Crossing: 52‑lot major subdivision (duplexes) plus 1 existing single‑family home, parcels SM-00-121.00-01-56.07-000 & SM-00-121.00-01-25.01-000
• Major subdivision approval request for Carters Creek: 41 single‑family lots, parcel SM-00-129.01-01-60.00-000
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Public comment period
• Commission comments

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to discuss two main agenda items: awarding a contract for FY 2026 generator replacements and state legislation SB 23 (Housing) and HB 450 (ROADS Act). The meeting also includes public comments, commissioners' comments, and a possible executive session for legal, personnel, and collective bargaining matters.

• FY 2026 Generator Replacements Award – contract decision
• Discussion of SB 23 (Housing) and HB 450 (ROADS Act) – state legislation affecting county
• Executive session on site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel

Levy Court Business

The Levy Court will hold a public hearing on the FY27 budget ordinance, property tax rates, sewer assessments, and district tax rates. Other actions include introducing a data center zoning amendment, an ethics code repeal/replacement, and a lease for Delaware State Police office space. Resolutions opposing state bills SB23 and HB450 are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY27 budget ordinance, property tax rate, sewer assessments, and multiple library and suburban park district tax rates (Resolutions 4157–4168, Ordinance LC26-07)
• Introduction of Ordinance LC26-06 to permit data centers in IL and IG zoning districts
• Re-introduction of ethics code repeal/replacement (Ordinance LC26-04) for public hearing
• Lease agreement with Delaware State Police for office space at 911 Public Safety Boulevard
• Resolutions opposing Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450

Levy Court Business

The Levy Court will conduct a public hearing on the FY27 budget ordinance and related resolutions setting property tax rates, sewer assessments, and library district taxes. Other business includes reintroducing an ethics code ordinance, introducing a data center zoning amendment, and considering a lease for Delaware State Police office space. The meeting also features resolutions opposing state bills and awards for generator replacements and a septic project.

• Public hearing on FY27 Operating Budget Ordinance LC26-07
• Resolutions setting FY27 property tax rate, sewer assessment rolls, and library district tax rates
• Reintroduction of Ethics Code Ordinance LC26-04 for public hearing
• Introduction of Data Center zoning amendment Ordinance LC26-06 for public hearing
• Lease agreement for Delaware State Police office space at 911 Public Safety Boulevard

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a major subdivision application for a 41 single-family lot residential development, known as Carters Creek, located within the Growth Zone Overlay district.

• Public hearing for SL-26-05 Carters Creek: request for major subdivision approval of 41 single-family lots on parcel SM-00-129.01-01-60.00-000, inside the Growth Zone Overlay district

Levy Court Workshop

The Levy Court will discuss data centers, consider approving a professional services contract for the Twin Maples MHP Septic Elimination Project, and consider a lease agreement for Delaware State Police office space. They will also receive an overview of the America 250 Business Meeting scheduled for June 23. The meeting may include public comments, commissioner comments, and an executive session.

• Discussion on LC26-06 Data Centers
• Twin Maples MHP Septic Elimination Project – Professional Services Contract Approval
• Lease Agreement for Delaware State Police office at 911 Public Safety Boulevard
• Overview of America 250 Business Meeting (June 23, 2026)
• Possible executive session on capital improvement, litigation, collective bargaining, and personnel

Levy Court Business

The June 2 business meeting was cancelled, and a briefing on Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450 will be held at a workshop on June 9. Any further action on Resolutions 4172 and 4173 will be decided after that briefing. An executive session is scheduled immediately after the meeting for discussion of site acquisition, legal strategy, and personnel matters.

• Resolution 4172 – opposition to Senate Bill 23
• Resolution 4173 – opposition to House Bill 450
• Business meeting cancelled; briefing on the two bills scheduled for June 9
• Executive session to discuss site acquisition for a publicly funded capital improvement
• Executive session to address legal strategy, collective bargaining, and personnel matters

TEFRA Hearing Notice

Kent County is holding a public hearing on May 26, 2026, to consider issuing up to $5 million in revenue bonds to refinance existing Series 2008A bonds for Providence Creek Academy, a charter school located at 273 W. Duck Creek Road, Clayton. The bonds would be repaid from loan payments made by the school. The hearing allows public comment on the merits of the project and bond issuance.

• Proposed issuance of revenue bonds not to exceed $5,000,000 for Providence Creek Academy
• Bond proceeds would refinance approximately $4,735,000 of existing Series 2008A bonds
• Project involves facilities at 273 W. Duck Creek Road, Clayton, DE 19938
• Bonds are special limited obligations of Kent County payable solely from borrower loan repayments
• Public comment limited to 10 minutes per speaker; written comments accepted until close of hearing

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to discuss two legislative items: SB 23 concerning housing and the ROADS Act. The meeting also includes public comments, commissioner comments, and a possible executive session for site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Discussion of SB 23 - Housing legislation
• Discussion of ROADS Act
• Possible executive session for capital improvement site acquisition, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and personnel matters

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court will consider a $5 million bond for Providence Creek Academy, introduce the FY27 budget and tax rates for a June 9 public hearing, and vote on water supply facility amendments and a water tower conditional use. The meeting also includes an ethics code overhaul and a meeting room fee schedule change, both set for July public hearings.

• Introduction of FY27 Budget Ordinance, property tax rates, sewer assessment rolls, and 13 related resolutions for public hearing June 9
• Ordinance LC26-09 authorizing up to $5,000,000 in revenue bonds for Providence Creek Academy Charter School
• Ordinance LC26-03 amending water supply facility requirements for major subdivisions with 11+ lots
• Tidewater Utilities conditional use site plan for an elevated water storage tank at Jarrell Ridge
• Introduction of new ethics ordinance (LC26-04) and meeting room fee schedule amendment (LC25-24) for July public hearings

Levy Court Workshop

The Levy Court will consider a resolution supporting the Greater Dover Museum and an ordinance authorizing up to $5,000,000 in economic development revenue bonds for Providence Creek Academy Charter School to refinance prior debt. It will also discuss updates to the IT Department Granicus project, amendments to personnel policy and paid family medical leave, a one‑year extension of the FY23‑FY25 commercial trash contract, a DNREC conciliation order implementation plan, and changes to high‑strength wastewater and surcharge fees.

• Ordinance LC26-09: authorize up to $5,000,000 revenue bonds for Providence Creek Academy Charter School
• Ordinance LC26-11: amend personnel policy to update pre‑employment drug screening process
• Paid Family Medical Leave Policy Amendment
• FY23‑FY25 Commercial Trash Contract – 1‑year extension
• High Strength Wastewater & Surcharge Fees changes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review department staff reports and address old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review department staff reports. The agenda contains no specific new business or decision items.

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will discuss and vote on a proposed ordinance requiring central water service for major subdivisions with 11 or more lots. The body will also review site plan and preliminary subdivision approvals for several developments.

• Ordinance LC26-03: Amends water supply facility requirements for major subdivisions
• CS-26-03 Tidewater Utilities: Elevated water storage tank in Growth Zone
• SL-26-02 Pintail Crossing: 52-lot major subdivision (duplexes)
• SL-26-04 Hampton Ridge: 175-lot major subdivision
• S-26-02 East Coast Ag Holdings: Agricultural product distribution site plan

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court will meet to approve routine business and discuss a proposed $5,000,000 bond issuance for Providence Creek Academy Charter School. The body will also consider appointments to advisory committees and hold a public hearing on the bond ordinance scheduled for a later date.

• Approval of April 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Ordinance LC26-09 for $5M bond issuance
• Appointment to Community Development Advisory Committee
• Appointment to Community Board of Appeals
• Executive Session on site acquisition and personnel matters

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission holds a public hearing on an ordinance to require central water service with fire protection for major subdivisions of 11 or more lots. It also considers preliminary approval for two major subdivisions (Hampton Ridge, 175 single-family lots; Pintail Crossing, 52 duplex lots) and a conditional use site plan for an elevated water storage tank by Tidewater Utilities. One conditional use application (Cammock auto repair) was removed from the agenda.

• Ordinance LC26-03: amend Kent County Code to require central water service for subdivisions with 11+ lots (public hearing)
• SL-26-04 Hampton Ridge: preliminary approval of 175 single-family lots inside Growth Zone, parcels SM-00-140.00-01-46.00-000
• SL-26-02 Pintail Crossing: preliminary approval of 52-lot duplex subdivision inside Growth Zone, parcels SM-00-121.00-01-56.07-000 & SM-00-121.00-01-25.01-000
• CS-26-03 Tidewater Utilities-Jarrell Ridge: conditional use site plan for elevated water storage tank inside Growth Zone, parcel NM-00-119.00-02-48.02-000
• C-26-03 Cammock auto repair conditional use (removed from agenda per revised posting)

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court holds a workshop to discuss the DE Turf Dome Project, review an opioid abatement grant, consider two ordinances on ethics and meeting room fees, and explore ethical separation of duties. Public comments are accepted. The agenda includes a possible executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Discussion of DE Turf Dome Project
• Review of Opioid Abatement and Remediation Strategies (OARS) Grant
• Ordinance LC26-04: Ethics, post-employment restrictions, and standards of conduct
• Ordinance LC25-24: Amending Chapter 128 Fees (Meeting Room Fee Schedule)
• Policy discussion: Ethical Separation of Official Duties and Campaign Activities

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court will discuss a conditional use request for a Delmarva Power and Light electric substation. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the Satterfield Subdivision Stormwater Maintenance District and the FY27 health insurance plan.

• C-26-02 Delmarva Power and Light: Conditional Use Approval for an Electric Substation in the Growth Zone Overlay District
• Resolution 4149: Satterfield Subdivision Stormwater Maintenance District
• FY27 Employee/Retiree Health Insurance Plan
• Diffuser Replacement Project and Sole Source Purchase
• Resolution 4156: Kent County Business Week (May 3-9, 2026)

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to present the final summary of the FY27 budget. The meeting will also include a discussion of DE250 and allow public and commissioners’ comments. An executive session may follow to consider site acquisition for a capital improvement, collective‑bargaining strategy, potential litigation, and personnel matters.

• FY27 Budget Review Final Summary
• DE250 Discussion and Information
• Public Comments
• Commissioners' Comments
• Executive Session on site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel

Assessment Review Board

The Kent County Assessment Review Board will consider multiple tax exemption requests from government entities and non-profits, including the Town of Cheswold, Fork Landing West Homeowner & Maintenance Assoc, the City of Milford (covering many parcels on Innovation Way, Airport Rd, Corporate Dr, and Canterbury Rd), and South Bowers Improvement Association. The board will also hear property assessment appeals from Mary Downs and Casey Walden, and handle stipulations, withdrawals, and denials. Additionally, elderly/disability exemption requests are on the agenda.

• Exemption request for Town of Cheswold — .108 AC on Commerce St, Cheswold
• Exemption request for Fork Landing West Homeowner & Maintenance Assoc — 7 parcels totaling about 3.33 AC on Pontoon Dr, Sternwheeler Ct, and Memphis Queen Rd in Felton
• Exemption request for City of Milford — 31 parcels totaling about 154.33 AC on Innovation Way, Airport Rd, Corporate Dr, and Canterbury Rd in Milford
• Exemption request for South Bowers Improvement Association — .08 AC on S Bowers Rd, Milford
• Appeals: Mary Downs (51 Panama St, Smyrna) and Casey Walden (6 Talley Dr, Smyrna)

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a budget workshop to review the FY27 budget. Public comments and commissioners' comments will be heard. After the workshop, a closed executive session may discuss site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters.

• FY27 budget review
• Public comments on the budget
• Commissioners' comments on the budget
• Potential executive session on site acquisition and legal matters

Board of Adjustment

The Kent County Board of Adjustment will hear testimony regarding three specific applications. The board will also review a notice of decision for one property and address old business for another.

• Public hearing for Bigg Jims Homes, LLC (Tax Map No. 8-00-122.12-01-54.00-000)
• Public hearing for Tidewater Utilities, Inc. (Tax Map No. 7-00-119.00-02-48.02-000)
• Public hearing for Curtis L. Cross (Tax Map No. 8-00-127.00-01-49.02-000)
• Notice of Decision for Gene A. & Christine M. Mullen (Tax Map No. 3-00-035.00-01-52.00-000)
• Old business for Faye Z. Wing (Tax map No. 7-00-111.02-01-01.00-000)

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court holds a workshop to review proposed FY27 budgets for the Clerk of the Peace and Recorder of Deeds, and to discuss sewer rates. The workshop includes public comments and commissioner comments. No final decisions are expected during this workshop.

• FY27 Proposed Clerk of the Peace Budget
• FY27 Proposed Recorder of Deeds Budget
• Discussion on Sewer Rates for FY27
• Public comments period
• Commissioners' comments

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review department staff reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda contains no specific new business or decided actions.

• Approval of 3-12-26 KCPR Commission Minutes
• Review of 4-9-26 Department Staff Report

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court will introduce Ordinance LC26-03, which would require central water service with fire protection for major subdivisions of 11 or more lots, aligning with sewer requirements. The court will also consider several contracts and a recruitment for an Engineering Project Manager II. The meeting includes a consent agenda and public comments.

• Introduction of Ordinance LC26-03 – Water Supply Facilities for public hearing on May 26, 2026
• Award of Residential Trash Collection Services Contract FY26-FY29
• Biosolids Capacity Expansion Project – Contract 2 – Change Order #4 - M2 Construction
• Proposed Contract with State of Delaware DNREC for Little Creek Wildlife Area Property, KCSDD1/Little Creek Area
• Recruit and Fund for Engineering Project Manager II Position

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Kent County Parks and Recreation Commission will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and review department staff reports. The meeting agenda includes time for old business, new business, and public comments.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Department staff reports
• Old business discussion
• New business discussion
• Public comments period

Levy Court Workshop

The Levy Court is holding a workshop to review proposed FY27 budgets. The discussion covers the Sheriff's Office, Register of Wills, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Central Administration.

• FY27 Proposed Sheriff's Office Budget
• FY27 Proposed Register of Wills Budget
• FY27 Proposed Information Technology Budget
• FY27 Proposed Human Resources Budget
• FY27 Proposed Central Administration Budget

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will consider several land‑use applications. Items include a withdrawn conditional use request for a home daycare, a conditional use request for an electric substation, a major subdivision request for 244 single‑family lots at Barratts Landing, a final approval request for 125 single‑family lots at Lynnbury Woods, and a waiver request for sidewalk and pedestrian‑access requirements. The commission will discuss and vote on these applications during the meeting.

• C-26-01 – Valerie Singleton Trustee: conditional use approval for a home daycare (withdrawn by applicant)
• C-26-02 – Delmarva Power and Light: conditional use approval for an electric substation
• SL-26-03 – Barratts Landing: major subdivision approval for 244 single‑family lots
• SL-24-01 – Lynnbury Woods: final approval for 125 single‑family lots
• SLV-26-15 – Madclay Homes, LLC: waiver of sidewalk and continuous pedestrian‑access requirements

Levy Court Workshop

The Levy Court holds a workshop to discuss the County Administrator's proposed FY27 fiscal budget, as well as separate facilities and community services budgets. Commissioners will also consider Ordinance LC26-03, which would amend subdivision and land development rules regarding central water service and permitted density outside the Growth Zone Overlay District. Public comments and possible executive session on site acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance LC26-03 - amending Chapter 187 on subdivision/land development concerning central water service and density outside the Growth Zone Overlay District
• FY27 proposed Facilities Budget
• FY27 proposed Community Services Budget
• County Administrator's proposed FY27 fiscal budget
• Possible executive session for site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to review proposed budgets for public safety and capital projects for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting will include a public comment period and an executive session to discuss site acquisition for a capital improvement.

• FY27 Proposed Public Safety Budget
• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects Budget
• Executive Session for site acquisition discussion
• Public comments period
• Meeting held at 555 Bay Road, Dover

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to review the Emergency Operations Plan and a proposed fee schedule for meeting rooms. The body will also discuss ethics codes and a community project grant for Luther Village IV.

• Ordinance LC25-24 regarding Meeting Room Fee Schedule
• Updated Kent County Emergency Operations Plan
• Luther Village IV Community Project Contribution Grant
• Kent County Code Chapter 41, Ethics, Code of
• Executive Session regarding a lease and site acquisition for a capital improvement

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review three land-use applications. The body will consider requests for a home daycare, an electric substation, and a major residential subdivision.

• C-26-01: Conditional Use approval for a Home Daycare (Valerie Singleton Trustee)
• C-26-02: Conditional Use approval for an Electric Substation (Delmarva Power and Light)
• SL-26-03: Major Subdivision approval for a 244 single-family lot residential development (Barratts Landing)

Levy Court Business

The Levy Court will hold public hearings on extending the sewage district for Aquila Farm, amending the FY26 operating budget, and establishing a streetlight district. New business includes introducing a resolution to extend the stormwater maintenance district for Satterfield and rescinding state funding for pipeline assessments. The meeting also includes recognition of the retiring county engineer and employee of the month.

• Public hearing on Resolution 4147: extend Sewage Disposal District No. 1 for Aquila Farm (Cheswold Area)
• Public hearing on Ordinance LC26-05: FY26 Budget Amendment
• Public hearing on Resolution 4148: establish Carpenters Bridge Crossing Streetlight District No. 154
• New Business: Introduction of Resolution 4149 to extend Stormwater Maintenance District for Satterfield (public hearing set for April 28, 2026)
• New Business: Pipeline Condition Assessments - Rescind State Funding

Board of Adjustment

The Kent County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on two zoning applications: one for a solar project and another for an RV center. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Public hearing for Sunrise Solar, Inc. (A-26-03)
• Public hearing for Meyer's RV Centers, LLC (A-26-04)
• Approval of February 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Testimony limit of five minutes per person
• Meeting held at Levy Court Chambers, Room 203

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will consider proposed revisions to the Sewer Advisory Board bylaws, an employee reinstatement process, and a Community Projects Assistance Grant request for the South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company. One agenda item, sole source procurement for Bioworks OXIWORKS Diffusers, has been rescheduled to March 3, 2026. The meeting includes public and commissioner comments.

• Proposed revisions to Sewer Advisory Board Bylaws
• Employee Reinstatement Process policy discussion
• Policy 30 Community Projects Assistance Grant Request – South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company Side-by-Side UTV
• Sole Source Procurement – Bioworks OXIWORKS Diffusers (rescheduled to March 3, 2026)

Levy Court Business

The Levy Court will hold a public hearing on Ordinance LC25-05, which would amend Chapter 84 of the Kent County Code regarding the Regional Sewer Advisory Board. The court will also introduce several items for future public hearings, including a sewer district extension for Aquila Farms (Cheswold Area), a FY26 budget amendment, and a new streetlight district. Additionally, presentations will recognize Ireland's contributions to the American Revolution and mark Procurement Month.

• Public hearing on Ordinance LC25-05 (amend Regional Sewer Advisory Board bylaws)
• Introduction of Resolution 4146/4147 for Kent County Sewage Disposal District No. 1 extension (Aquila Farms-Cheswold Area)
• Introduction of Ordinance LC26-05 (FY26 Budget Amendment)
• Introduction of Resolution 4148 establishing Carpenters Bridge Crossing Streetlight District No. 154
• Executive session for preliminary site acquisition discussion, collective bargaining, and legal strategy

Levy Court Business

The Levy Court will hold a public hearing on Berean Community Church Inc.'s request for a conditional use site plan to build a 29,022‑sq‑ft sanctuary, family center and education building on parcels MD-00-172.00-01-45.00 and MD-00-172.00-01-45.01-000 outside the Growth Zone Overlay District. The Court will also introduce Ordinance LC25-05 to amend the Kent County Code for the Regional Sewer Advisory Board, with a public hearing set for March 10, 2026. Additional agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, a grant request from South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company, and an executive session on a capital‑improvement site acquisition, collective‑bargaining strategy, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Conditional Use Site Plan request by Berean Community Church Inc. to construct a 29,022‑sq‑ft sanctuary, family center and education building on parcels MD-00-172.00-01-45.00 and MD-00-172.00-01-45.01-000, outside the Growth Zone Overlay District.
• Introduction of Ordinance LC25-05 to amend Kent County Code, Volume I, Chapter 84 (Sewer Advisory Board); public hearing scheduled for March 10, 2026.
• Approval of Levy Court meeting minutes from January 27 and February 10, 2026.
• Policy 30 Community Projects Assistance Grant request for South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company Side‑by‑Side UTV.
• Executive Session to discuss site acquisition for a publicly funded capital improvement, collective‑bargaining legal strategy, pending litigation, and personnel matters.

Board of Adjustment

The Kent County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications: one from Sunrise Solar, Inc. for a solar energy system, and one from Meyer's RV Centers, LLC for an RV center. The board will also consider approving minutes from January and issue a notice of decision on a previous application (A-26-01).

• Public hearing on variance request A-26-03 by Sunrise Solar, Inc. (Owner: Dwight S. & Janey P. Meyer Trust; Tax Map 8-00-112.00-01-09.00-000)
• Public hearing on variance request A-26-04 by Meyer's RV Centers, LLC (Owners: F.J. Webb Family, LP; Little Bit of Luck Land Management LLC; Tax Maps 5-00-152.00-01-46.00-000, 48.00 & 49.00)
• Approval of business meeting minutes from January 22, 2026
• Notice of decision on A-26-01 (Douglas A. & Cyndi Jacobs)

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a business meeting to review several land-use applications. Items include a preliminary subdivision approval for a 107-lot development, waiver requests for wetland and floodplain work, a conditional use permit for a church campus, and a site plan for a micro-brewery with retail space. The commission will also act on minutes, old business, and hear public comments.

• Thompson Ridge: preliminary approval of a 107-lot single-family subdivision inside the Growth Zone Overlay District (SL-26-01)
• DE Army National Guard: waiver from §187-77.C Wetlands to fill non-jurisdictional wetlands for a stormwater pond for a Readiness Center (SLV-25-40)
• Berean Community Church Inc: conditional use site plan approval for a 29,022 sq ft sanctuary, family center, and education building outside the Growth Zone (CS-26-02)
• Shiv Shanker, Inc: site plan approval for an 11,902 sq ft micro-brewery and retail space inside the Growth Zone (S-26-01)
• Ebert, Taylor: waiver from §187-57.B Floodplain and §187-77.C Wetlands for a 2-lot minor subdivision inside the Growth Zone (SLV-25-42)

Levy Court Business

This meeting includes public hearings on proposals to extend Kent County Sewage Disposal District No. 1 for Twin Maples MHP (Kenton area) and Barratts Chapel Road Subdivision (Double Run area). New business items include awarding a contract for the Biosolids Capacity Expansion Project to M2 Construction LLC and contract amendments with Andritz Separation Technologies, Inc. and RK&K for the same project. The board will also consider a user agreement with Worship Christian Center and later enter executive session for site acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Resolution 4144 extending sewer district to Twin Maples MHP (Kenton area)
• Public hearing on Resolution 4142 extending sewer district to Barratts Chapel Road Subdivision (Double Run area)
• Award of contract for Biosolids Capacity Expansion Project to M2 Construction LLC
• Contract amendment for tariff with Andritz Separation Technologies, Inc. for biosolids project
• Contract Amendment #9 with RK&K for biosolids project

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider site plans for a church expansion and a new residential subdivision. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Hearing for Berean Community Church to build a 29,022 sq ft complex
• Hearing for Thompson Ridge subdivision with 107 single-family lots

Levy Court Workshop

The Levy Court workshop will hear an update from the Kent Economic Partnership, a housing presentation from the Home Builders Association, discuss paramedic trainee salary funding, and continue discussion on signage at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Public comments and commissioner comments are also scheduled. The agenda does not indicate any votes or final decisions.

• Kent Economic Partnership 2025 Update
• Housing Presentation by Home Builders Association
• Paramedic Trainee Salary Funding
• Signage at Wastewater Treatment Facility (cont'd)

Levy Court Workshop

The Levy Court workshop will hear an update from the Dover Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization, review a dump truck request for quotations, discuss America 250 plans, collect topics for a legislative lunch, and consider executive session motion and adjournment procedures. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• MPO update from Exec. Dir. Marilyn Smith
• Dump truck RFQ review
• America 250 discussion
• Legislative lunch call for topics
• Executive session motion and adjournment procedures

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Kent County Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with standard agenda items including approval of minutes, department staff reports, old and new business, and public comments. No specific proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Department staff report
• Old business discussion
• New business discussion
• Public comments period

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court will hold public hearings on Ordinance LC26-02, a FY26 budget amendment to incorporate projected expenditures and revenues, and Ordinance LC25-29, a zoning map amendment for the King property (AR/IG to AR/BG) outside the Growth Zone. The agenda also includes resolutions to extend sewage disposal districts for Barratts Chapel Road and Twin Maples, a resolution to adopt amended business meeting rules, and consent agenda items including approval of minutes and a dump truck RFQ review. An executive session is scheduled for discussion on site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Ordinance LC26-02 – FY26 Annual Operating Budget amendment
• Public hearing on Ordinance LC25-29 – zoning map amendment for King, Allen E & Amanda L. (CZ-26-01) from AR/IG to AR/BG
• Public hearing on Resolution 4141/4142 – extension of Sewage Disposal District No. 1, Barratts Chapel Road Subdivision (Double Run Area)
• Public hearing on Resolution 4143/4144 – extension of Sewage Disposal District No. 1, Twin Maples Mobile Home Park (Kenton Area)
• Resolution 4145 – adoption of amended Business Meeting Rules of Procedure

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on two applications. The board will also issue notices of decision for three previous applications and elect officers.

• Public hearing for application A-26-01 (Douglas A. & Cyndi Jacobs)
• Public hearing for application A-26-02 (Berean Community Church, Inc.)
• Notice of decision for A-25-33 (Amy S. & George A. Lewis)
• Notice of decision for A-25-34 (John Potter/South Bowers Fire Co., Inc.)
• Notice of decision for A-25-25 (Donna K. and Jeffery Scott Brennan Sr.)

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a business meeting to consider a zoning map amendment, a conditional use application for signage, and two waiver requests for subdivision and stormwater projects. The most consequential item is a request to rezone properties from Agricultural Residential and General Industrial to Agricultural Residential and General Business outside the Growth Zone Overlay District. The meeting includes public comment and commission discussions on these applications.

• CZ-26-01: King, Allen E & Amanda L. request to amend Zoning Map from AR & IG to AR & BG outside Growth Zone Overlay District
• CS-26-01: DE State Fire School requests Conditional Use with Site Plan for comprehensive signage inside Growth Zone Overlay District
• SLV-25-42: Ebert, Taylor requests waiver from floodplain and wetlands regulations for a 2-lot minor subdivision inside Growth Zone Overlay District
• SLV-25-40: DE Army National Guard requests waiver from wetlands regulations to fill non-jurisdictional wetlands for stormwater pond for readiness center inside Growth Zone Overlay District

Levy Court Business

This business meeting includes a public hearing on Ordinance LC25-30 to repeal and replace Chapter 68 (Personnel Policy). The consent agenda covers approval of prior meeting minutes. Other items include appointments, recognitions of Eagle Scouts, and a presentation. An executive session is scheduled for site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Ordinance LC25-30 to repeal and replace Chapter 68 Personnel Policy
• Appointment to the Board of Adjustment
• Tributes to Eagle Scouts Landen Swank and Dominic Haas from Troop 135
• Presentation to Honorable Allan F. Angel
• Executive session for preliminary discussion on site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission holds a public hearing on two items: a rezoning request by Allen and Amanda King to change a property from Agricultural Residential and General Industrial to Agricultural Residential and General Business, located outside the Growth Zone Overlay District; and a request from the DE State Fire School for conditional use and site plan approval of a comprehensive signage package inside the Growth Zone Overlay District. The public may provide testimony.

• CZ-26-01 / LC25-29: Rezoning for King, Allen E & Amanda L. from AR/IG to AR/BG outside Growth Zone Overlay District (ED-00-066.00-01-55.00-000)
• CS-26-01: DE State Fire School conditional use with site plan approval for comprehensive signage package inside Growth Zone Overlay District (ED-00-066.00-02-46.00-000)
• Public hearing format with virtual participation via Webex and phone