Development & economy in Delaware local government
What Delaware city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
229 Delaware meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Delaware with the most development & economy activity
- Dover, DE (63)
- New Castle County, DE (39)
- Georgetown, DE (24)
- Wilmington, DE (24)
- Smyrna, DE (23)
- Middletown, DE (22)
- Millsboro, DE (13)
- Rehoboth Beach, DE (6)
- Lewes, DE (5)
- Kent County, DE (4)
- Clayton, DE (4)
- Colonial School District, DE (2)
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Town Council to hold public hearings on annexation and rezoning requests
The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding a property annexation request and two rezoning applications. These hearings focus on land use changes for properties on Millsboro Highway and Union Street.
DAC to review signage plan for Dover Commerce Park
The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a comprehensive signage plan for the Dover Commerce Park. The proposal includes a 32-square-foot freestanding sign for the 19.74-acre campus.
City approves $197,600 in opioid prevention grants
The Dover Taskforce reviewed grant proposals for opioid use disorder initiatives. It approved four projects totaling $197,600 and denied one proposal. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes.
Planning Commission to discuss Comprehensive Development Plan update
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.
Smyrna Redevelopment Authority to consider loan for Painted Stave Distillery
The Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority will meet to review its mission and determine a loan request for the Painted Stave Distillery. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as attendance and minutes.
Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of 102 Fox Hall Drive
The Dover Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review an annexation and rezoning request for a 1.639‑acre parcel at 102 Fox Hall Drive, currently zoned RS‑1 and proposed to be rezoned R‑20. A separate public hearing will consider a request to abandon a portion of Liberty Street between Martin Luther King…
Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss mural and community chess board
The commission will review proposals for a donated outdoor community chess board and a mural for the Rollins building. Members will also discuss the formation of a Great Marsh Park Development subcommittee and review the commission's by-laws.
Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission to hold three public hearings
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review three conditional use permits and one land development plan. These items involve business operations in residential areas and a new commercial car wash.
Planning Commission to review annexation and land use map
The Planning Commission will consider an annexation petition for Towers Square and review townhouse elevations for The Oaks at Georgetown - Phase 2. The body will also discuss a potential townhouse development at 301 North Railroad Avenue and a draft revised Future Land Use Map.
Economic Development Committee meeting cancelled
The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.
Dover City Council to consider zoning changes for Clean Hydrogen
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend zoning regulations for manufacturing and industrial zones regarding Clean Hydrogen. The body will also consider corrected utility rates and a subdivision waiver request.
Public hearing on rezone of 21.92 acres to Residential Planned Community at James Place
The Georgetown Town Council will hold a public hearing on Case #2024-14, a request by James Grant & Jordan Ashburn to rezone 21.92 acres at James Place from Urban Residential (UR1) to Residential Planned Community (RPC) and approve the RPC concept plan. The regular meeting following includes agreements with IQ Fiber…
Review of annexation and rezoning request for 102 Fox Hall Drive (1.6390 acres)
The Development Advisory Committee will meet on July 8, 2026 to review two applications that will be forwarded to the Planning Commission on July 20, 2026. One application seeks annexation and rezoning of a 1.6390‑acre parcel at 102 Fox Hall Drive from RS‑1 to R‑20 under Ordinance #2026-13. The other application…
EERC to consider extending Savannah, Johnnie Walker beach sand pilot program
The EERC will discuss and possibly vote on extending the Savannah and Johnnie Walker Beach Sand Movement Pilot Program, based on a progress report from the Delaware Geological Survey. They will also hear a presentation on a disaster housing pilot project from the University of Delaware and Delaware Housing Authority…
Council will adopt the FY 27 town budget and related utility fee resolution
The Middletown Town Council will vote on adopting the FY’27 budget and a resolution to set utility rates and fees. The meeting also includes review of several preliminary major land development plans and conditional use permit requests. Ordinance amendments for plumbing code, board procedures, and rezoning of 20 N…
Loan request for Painted Stave Distillery to be discussed
The Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority will consider a facade grant for 215 W. Mt. Vernon St and a loan request from Painted Stave Distillery. They will also review the organization's mission and guiding principles. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.
DAC will review an annexation and rezoning request for 102 Fox Hall Drive
The Development Advisory Committee meeting on July 1, 2026 will consider two applications: an annexation and rezoning request for 102 Fox Hall Drive (1.6390 acres, currently RS-1, proposed R-20, Category 1 high‑priority annexation) and a request to abandon a portion of Liberty Street (approximately 319.45 ft long…
Council to vote on subdivision waiver and ordinance banning street games
The Council Committee of the Whole will review a waiver request to increase the percentage of lots on a cul‑de‑sac in the proposed Ekaman Subdivision on Jefferson Terrace. It will also consider an annexation request for the property at 102 Fox Hall Drive after utility departments reported no objections. The council…
Council to consider major UDC redevelopment amendments and multiple budget appropriations
The New Castle County Council will consider several ordinances including a significant amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding redevelopment, multiple budget appropriations for grants and capital projects, and a resolution to approve annexation by the City of Wilmington. The agenda also includes…
Committee to discuss special election date for Wilmington annexation
The Administrative-Finance Committee will review Resolution R26-133, which sets a date for a special election on annexation of property into Wilmington. It will also discuss multiple ordinances that amend the FY2026 capital and operating budgets, including appropriations for parks, reassessment, and debt service…
Town Council to consider Downtown Development District renewal and appoint Planning Commissioner
The Town Council will hold a regular meeting with key items including a presentation on the Downtown Development District renewal plan, appointment to fill a Planning Commission vacancy, and an overview of town operations and projects. The council will also enter executive session to discuss property acquisitions and…
Rezoning of 20 N. Cox Street from R-1A to R-2 considered
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals. It will review Ordinance 26-06-03 to change the zoning of 20 N. Cox Street from R-1A to R-2. The commission will also discuss preliminary major land development plans for multiple parcels and conditional use permits for…
Planning Commission to review second draft of Future Land Use Map and two map-change petitions
The Georgetown Planning Commission will discuss the second draft of the Future Land Use Map as part of the Comprehensive Plan 5-year review. They will also review two map-change petitions for Cedarcrest and 502-506 E. Market Street. Additionally, a historic review case for alterations at 18 The Circle is on the agenda.
City Council approves budget with 4-3 vote, adopts Greater Downtown Plan
The Wilmington City Council passed the FY27 budget (General Fund appropriations) by a 4-3 vote and capital projects fund by 5-2. They also adopted the Greater Downtown Plan as an amendment to the comprehensive plan, approved a new fee schedule, and passed a consent agenda including contracts for pool management…
Committee to review Wilmington land annexation ordinance
The Land Use Committee will discuss and review Ordinance 26-081, which proposes approving the annexation of certain lands by the City of Wilmington. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.
Public hearing on Delaware State University Football Stadium Plaza development
The Dover Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and review the site development plan for the Delaware State University Football Stadium Plaza, a new 53,370‑square‑foot building at 1200 N Dupont Highway. The commission will also hear a preliminary subdivision plan for the Bay Village Residential Planned…
Commission reviews two major subdivision proposals in Growth Zone Overlay
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…
Downtown Dover Design Committee meeting scheduled for June 10 was cancelled
The Downtown Dover Partnership Design Committee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.
Economic Development Committee meeting cancelled
The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026.
Council to vote on annexation of lands by City of Wilmington
New Castle County Council will consider several ordinances including budget amendments for grants and capital projects, and a resolution approving annexation of certain lands by the City of Wilmington. A major land development plan for a 63,323 sq ft special needs school in Red Lion Hundred is also up for vote. Other…
County Council to discuss downtown development district and budget amendments
The New Castle County Finance Committee will review a resolution to submit the Claymont area as a Downtown Development District and discuss several budget amendments for community programs and grants. The meeting will be held virtually and in person.
City to decide on Chamber visitor center lease amid historical society interest
Commissioners will discuss and possibly execute a one-year lease for the Chamber of Commerce at the Railroad Depot visitor center (501 Rehoboth Ave), with automatic renewals and rent starting at $11,000/year. They will also consider a lease for Main Street at 509 Rehoboth Avenue and a new ordinance requiring aged…
Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting Cancelled
The New Castle County Council Economic Development Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed because the meeting did not take place.
Technology subcommittee to discuss broadband, AI, and grant application
The New Castle County Council Technology Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and receive updates on broadband, the state of AI in the county, and an online council grant application demonstration. The subcommittee will also review ongoing and completed projects from the Office of Technology.
Committee reviews plan for new special needs school in Red Lion Hundred
The Land Use Committee will review and discuss a resolution regarding a major land development plan. The proposal involves the construction of a special needs school and greenhouse for the Colonial School District.
Middletown council to consider zoning changes, permits, and road restoration contract
The Middletown Mayor and Council will consider approving public assembly permits, adopting zoning and plumbing ordinances, and ratifying contracts for road restoration and consulting services. The agenda includes multiple public hearings on land development plans and conditional use permits.
Council to vote on establishing a 3% lodging tax for hotels and motels
The Millsboro Town Council will consider several actions, including an ordinance to create a 3% lodging tax on hotel, motel, and tourist home rentals. It will also vote on a resolution supporting the town’s application for Downtown Development District designation and create an annexation committee for a property on…
Smyrna Redevelopment Authority to review façade grants and banking options
The Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority will review financial reports, banking options, and a façade grant application for 215 W Mt. Vernon St. The meeting will also cover the authority's mission and goals.
DAC will review the Delaware State University Football Stadium Plaza development plan.
The Development Advisory Committee will consider three applications: a site development plan for a new 53,370‑square‑foot stadium plaza at 1200 N Dupont Highway, a preliminary subdivision plan for 250 townhouse lots and a future apartment lot on 79.14 acres east of State Route 1, and text amendments to the zoning…
Commission to consider Belhaven Hotel extension and code rewrite
The Planning Commission will continue discussion on updating Chapter 236, the city's land development code. They will also consider a request for an additional year extension of approvals for the Belhaven Hotel at 2 Rehoboth Avenue. Public comments and correspondence on the code rewrite are included.