Rehoboth Beach, DE

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)

Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 1 Rehoboth Avenue

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

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

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

Cancellation of Parks and Shade Tree Commission Meeting

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

Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force Meeting

Planning Commission Preliminary Review of Site Plan Review for 230 Rehoboth Avenue

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

Mayor & Commissioners Meeting

City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting

Mayor & Commissioners Meeting

City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting

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

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting

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

Mayor & Commissioners Meeting

Cancellation of Board of Commissioners Meeting

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

Board of Elections Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting

Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force is meeting to discuss seeking a blue Delaware Historical Marker and designation on the National Register of Historic Places. The group will hear presentations on historic recognition experiences and assign research and archiving tasks.

• Discussion of National Register of Historic Places designation
• Discussion of Delaware Public Archives markers
• Assignment of researching, archiving, and photographing tasks

Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. to consider a request for variances from the zoning code (floor‑area‑ratio, parking, setbacks, and yard‑structure requirements) for a new two‑family dwelling at 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B in the R‑2 Residential District. The variances are requested by Waterside Properties, Inc., on behalf of John G. Kaden and Amy A. Kaden, Trustees of the John & Amy Kaden Joint Revocable Trust, and represented by attorney Mackenzie M. Sindelar of Saul Ewing LLP. Several neighboring residents have submitted letters of support for the application. The Board will vote on the request after the hearing.

• Request for variances to City Code §§270‑21(B), 270‑35(D), 270‑24, 270‑42 for 37 Virginia Ave Unit B
• Public hearing scheduled July 27, 2026, 1:30 p.m., City Hall Commissioners Room
• Applicant: Waterside Properties, Inc., trustees John G. Kaden & Amy A. Kaden
• Representation by Mackenzie M. Sindelar, Esq., Saul Ewing LLP
• Support letters from residents at 34, 36, 30 Virginia Ave; 602 Scarborough Ave; 11 Stockley St; 1000 King Charles Ave

Personnel Committee Meeting

Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B - 27 Jul 2026 - Public Notice

La Junta de Ajuste llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de variaciones de cuatro secciones del código de la ciudad para permitir la construcción de una nueva vivienda bifamiliar en 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B. Las variaciones solicitadas involucran la relación de superficie de piso, espacios de estacionamiento, retroceso del edificio y requisitos de proyección del patio. Los solicitantes son los fideicomisarios del Fideicomiso Revocable Conjunto John & Amy Kaden.

• Variación del requisito de relación de superficie de piso (Código §270-21(B))
• Variación del mínimo de espacios de estacionamiento (Código §270-35(D))
• Variación de la línea de retroceso del edificio (Código §270-24)
• Variación del requisito de proyección del patio (Código §270-42)
• Propiedad ubicada en 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B, Distrito Residencial General R-2

Cancellation of Parks and Shade Tree Commission Meeting - 27 Jul 2026 - Press Release

The Parks and Shade Tree Commission announced that its meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The cancellation was due to the lack of agenda items, so no decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a presentation by Wallace Montgomery regarding the five-year update of the City's Comprehensive Development Plan. The body will also continue discussions on potential recommendations for Chapter 236 revisions.

• Five-year update of the City's Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP)
• Possible recommendation to Board of Commissioners on Chapter 236 revisions

Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting

The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss legal advice and strategy regarding pending litigation. The session also covers documents excluded from public records definitions. The meeting will conclude with citizen comments and adjournment.

• Executive session for legal advice and litigation strategy
• Discussion of documents excluded from public records definition
• Possible waiver of attorney-client privilege for a legal memorandum

Postponement of Board of Commissioners Special Meeting

Mayor Stan Mills announced that the Board of Commissioners Special Meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026 has been postponed to July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. due to a scheduling conflict. No other items are on the agenda; this is a procedural postponement.

• Special meeting postponed from July 23 to July 30, 2026

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee meets to receive updates on community lighting, Grove Park Farmers' Market, tree health and watering plans, and a presentation on Lakes Management. They will also discuss possible future agenda topics for the Board of Commissioners. No binding decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation on Lakes Management
• Update on community lighting
• Update on Grove Park Farmers' Market
• Data on tree health and Tree Watering Plan
• Discussion of future agenda topics for Board of Commissioners

Mayor and Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review departmental updates including investment, police, and Alderman's Court reports. A key agenda item includes a presentation by Dover Kohl & Partners regarding downtown/commercial zoning updates from Charrette Week.

• Presentation on downtown/commercial zoning updates by Dover Kohl & Partners
• June 2026 Investment Report showing $31,553,144 total market value
• June 2026 Alderman's Court report totaling $28,670.11 in collections
• June 2026 Police Department report including $96,924.00 in meter revenue

Cancellation of Board of Commissioners Meeting - 06 Jul 2026 - Press Release

El alcalde Stan Mills anunció que la reunión programada ha sido cancelada debido a la falta de temas en la agenda.

Cancellation of Planning Commission Regular Meeting - 26 Jun 2026 - Press Release

La reunión regular de Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission programada para el 26 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada porque no hay puntos del orden del día que discutir.

• Reunión cancelada por falta de puntos del orden del día

Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force Meeting

El Grupo de Trabajo para la Designación Histórica del Boardwalk de Rehoboth Beach se reúne para iniciar el proceso de búsqueda de un lugar en el National Register of Historic Places. Los miembros revisarán los requisitos estatales, discutirán la planificación esquemática de la nominación y practicarán la construcción de un argumento de integridad para el sitio.

• Revisión de los requisitos de nominación de la Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs (DHCA)
• Discusión del documento de planificación esquemática de la nominación al National Register
• Ejercicio sobre la construcción de un argumento de integridad histórica para el boardwalk
• Revisión de las mejores prácticas de la DHCA para documentar paisajes históricos

Rehoboth Beach and Lewes Police Depts and DE River and Bay Authority PAC Meeting

El comité conjunto de Rehoboth Beach, Lewes y la DRBA determinará si es necesaria una sesión especial para discutir una investigación independiente sobre un evento 'toma de control' ocurrido el 19 de mayo de 2026 en Rehoboth Beach. El cuerpo también programará su reunión del tercer trimestre y recibirá informes jurisdiccionales de los tres departamentos de policía.

• Votación sobre la programación de una sesión especial respecto al evento 'toma de control' del 19 de mayo de 2026
• Selección de la fecha de la reunión del tercer trimestre
• Informes jurisdiccionales de los departamentos de policía de Rehoboth Beach, Lewes y DRBA

Cancellation of Parks and Shade Tree Commission Meeting - 22 Jun 2026 - Press Release

La reunión de Parks and Shade Tree Commission programada para el 22 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada debido a la falta de puntos del orden del día. Esta es una cancelación procesal sin que se haya llevado a cabo ningún asunto.

Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 505 South Boardwalk - 22 Jun 2026 - Public Notice

La Junta de Ajuste de Rehoboth Beach llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar una solicitud de variación para una terraza que excede 14 pies de altura en 505 South Boardwalk.

• Audiencia pública para variación que excede el límite de altura de 14 pies
• Propiedad: 505 South Boardwalk (Parcela 334-14.18-130.01)
• Solicitando construcción de una terraza/balcón
• Realizada en la Sala de Comisionados, Ayuntamiento, 229 Rehoboth Avenue

Board of Adjustment Meeting

La Junta de Ajuste llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de variación para permitir una terraza/balcón que excede el límite de altura de 14 pies en 505 South Boardwalk. Los propietarios solicitan una variación para permitir una superficie de terraza de aproximadamente 16 pies. Una segunda solicitud de variación para 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B ha sido pospuesta a la reunión del 27 de julio debido a discrepancias en la solicitud.

• Solicitud de variación para terraza/balcón de 16 pies en 505 South Boardwalk (excede el límite de altura de 14 pies)
• Segunda solicitud de variación (37 Virginia Avenue Unit B) pospuesta al 27 de julio
• Audiencia pública sobre la primera variación
• Aprobación de actas y avisos de decisiones
• Comentarios de los ciudadanos

Mayor & Commissioners Supplemental Permit of Compliance Hearing for 33 Wilmington Avenue - 18 Jun 2026 - Public Notice

El Alcalde y los Comisionados celebrarán una audiencia pública para decidir sobre una solicitud de permiso complementario de cumplimiento presentada por Sharp Hospitality LLC para operar un patio de comedor al aire libre que sirva bebidas alcohólicas en el restaurante The Blue Hen, ubicado en 33 Wilmington Avenue. La decisión se basa en el Código Municipal de Rehoboth Beach, Sección 270-19(B), sobre patios de comedor.

• Audiencia de permiso complementario de cumplimiento para patio de comedor al aire libre que sirve alcohol en The Blue Hen (33 Wilmington Ave.)

Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting

La Junta de Comisionados llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un permiso modificado para un patio de comedor al aire libre con servicio de alcohol en el restaurante The Blue Hen. Considerarán adjudicar un contrato para mejoras de PFAS en las instalaciones de tratamiento de agua de los pozos 7 y 8 y una resolución que fije la tasa del impuesto a la propiedad inmobiliaria para el próximo año fiscal. Otros asuntos incluyen nombramientos para la Comisión de Planificación y funcionarios electorales, y la certificación de candidatos para la elección municipal, en medio de controversia sobre una propuesta de cambio de la carta conyugal.

• Audiencia pública para permiso suplementario modificado para patio de comedor al aire libre con alcohol en The Blue Hen, 33 Wilmington Ave
• Considerar la adjudicación del contrato a Blooming Glen Contractors Inc. para mejoras de PFAS en las instalaciones de tratamiento de agua del Pozo No. 7 y Pozo No. 8
• Discutir y considerar la resolución que fija la tasa del impuesto a la propiedad inmobiliaria para el año fiscal 2026-2027
• Considerar el nombramiento de Jonathan Bauer para ocupar el puesto en la Comisión de Planificación
• Presentación y aprobación de peticiones de nominación para candidatos para la elección municipal del 8 de agosto

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

El Environmental Advisory Committee escuchará actualizaciones sobre materiales educativos de iluminación comunitaria, manejo de árboles y especies invasoras, y el Lakes Management Plan. También recibirán una actualización del personal sobre la Charrette Week programada para el 13 de julio de 2026. La reunión incluye comentarios de ciudadanos y discusión de temas de agenda futura.

• Actualización continua sobre iluminación comunitaria y revisión de materiales educativos
• Actualización sobre árboles y especies invasoras
• Actualización sobre el Lakes Management Plan
• Actualización del personal sobre Charrette Week (13 de julio de 2026)
• Aprobación de actas de noviembre de 2025, enero, marzo, abril, mayo de 2026

City Streets and Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

El Comité Asesor de Calles y Seguridad revisará los comentarios de los residentes sobre los peligros de la rotonda y las recientes medidas de seguridad en Henlopen Avenue, incluyendo nuevas líneas centrales amarillas y señales de alto. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre proyectos de bicicletas/peatones, calmado de tráfico, alfombras para la playa y elementos para presentar a la Junta de Comisionados el 18 de junio.

• Discusión de mejoras en la rotonda tras queja de residentes sobre mala visibilidad de las líneas de visión y visibilidad de las señales de ceda el paso
• Revisión de cambios de seguridad en Henlopen Avenue, incluyendo líneas centrales amarillas y señales de alto adicionales, con comentarios de residentes a favor y en contra
• Actualización sobre alfombras para la playa para accesibilidad
• Informe de estado sobre elementos para la reunión de la Junta del 18 de junio: mantenimiento de postes de servicios públicos, vehículos grandes/remolques, protección con bolardos y señales de alto adicionales
• Actualización sobre la Semana Charrette planificada para el 13 de julio