Zoning & land use in Delaware local government
What Delaware city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
955 Delaware meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Delaware with the most zoning & land use activity
- Lewes, DE (149)
- Dover, DE (123)
- Dover, DE (122)
- Rehoboth Beach, DE (111)
- New Castle County, DE (86)
- Middletown, DE (57)
- Georgetown, DE (57)
- Smyrna, DE (54)
- Dewey Beach, DE (37)
- Wilmington, DE (37)
- Ocean View, DE (35)
- Kent County, DE (24)
Latest matching meetings
Zoning Board to hear special permit for Spruce Street addition
The Milton Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public meeting to consider a special permit application for a property at 37 Spruce Street. The applicant seeks to build a one-and-a-half-story addition and a side deck, which would extend an existing setback non-conformity and create a new one. The permit was previously…
Board to hear variance request for 219 Stockley Street renovations
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 28, 2026, to consider a request by property owners Jonathan and Mary Ann Bauer for variances to allow renovations and additions to an existing single-family dwelling at 219 Stockley Street. The requested variances cover roof pitch, side…
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on 230 Rehoboth Avenue site plan review
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for a property at 230 Rehoboth Avenue in the C-1 Central Commercial District. The hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at City Hall.
Planning Commission reviews subdivision of 20699 Coastal Highway into 33 lots
The Planning Commission will continue its preliminary review of a major subdivision application for a 7.74-acre commercial property at 20699 Coastal Highway. The applicant, Cape Communities LLC on behalf of Keith Monigle of Ocean Bay Mart Inc., seeks to divide the C-1 Commercial District parcel into 33 new lots.
Committee to hear two variance requests for warehouse and 88-lot subdivision
The Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public hearing to consider two variance applications. The first seeks to allow up to 50% impervious cover and 69% disturbance for a warehouse at 4901 Summit Bridge Road. The second requests floodplain and riparian buffer disturbance…
Dewey Beach Council to hear outdoor seating, demolition ordinance
The Dewey Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing on September 19, 2026, to consider two conditional use amendments for outdoor seating at 1601 Coastal Highway (Frozen Farmer and The Stoke Café) and a draft ordinance defining 'demolition' in the municipal code. Following the hearing, the Council may deliberate…
Planning Board to consider impact fee and marijuana zoning amendments
The New Castle County Planning Board will hold a business meeting to discuss and possibly act on two proposed zoning code amendments: one regarding impact fees and another regarding marijuana-related uses. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and reports. Public comments will…
Historic Review Board to hear demolition requests for two 19th-century homes
The Historic Review Board will hold a public hearing to review three applications: two demolition permits for circa-1890–1900 houses and one request to convert a former barn into a garage. The board will also receive a report from the preservation planner and allow public comment before adjourning.
Milton ZBA to hear special permit for second-story addition at 24 Bassett St
The Milton Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a special permit application from James & Ann O'Connor for a second-story addition and deck at 24 Bassett Street. The proposed work would exceed required setbacks, so a special permit is needed. The board will decide whether to grant the permit.
Board reviews special permit for garage expansion at 2 Andrews Road
The Milton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special permit application from David and Kelly Twitchell. The request seeks approval to add a second story to a non-conforming detached garage at 2 Andrews Road, which currently has a 4.9-foot left side yard setback. The proposed work would expand the garage width…
Council to hear 10 public hearings, including large e-commerce center and hotel
The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on 10 items, including conditional use permits, subdivision plans, and major land development plans. Notable proposals include a 1.9 million sq ft e-commerce fulfillment center, a 50,920 sq ft hotel, and a 33-lot subdivision. The council will also vote on…
Council to consider adopting 2024 ICC codes and Liberty Street abandonment
The Dover City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2024 ICC codes, a resolution to set a public hearing for the abandonment of Liberty Street, and committee recommendations on recreation requirements, alley abandonment, and a data center moratorium. The…
Lewes Council to consider $150K marsh flood study donation
The Lewes Mayor and City Council will discuss and possibly act on accepting a $150,000 donation from the Schell Family Foundation for a flood mitigation study of the marsh between the canal and Lewes Beach. The agenda also includes several other discussions and possible actions, such as establishing a Night Sky…
Milton Planning Board to review ADU site plans and economic development
The Planning Board will conduct site plan reviews for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) at 531-535 Brook Road and 136 Indian Spring Road. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Economic Development Plan and proposals for the East Milton Fire Station.
Milton Board of Park Commissioners meeting set for Sept 10, 2026 at Town Hall
The Milton Board of Park Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on September 10, 2026, at 7:30 AM in Cronin Conference Room at Milton Town Hall. The agenda includes routine procedural items, updates on park projects, and discussions on funding and appointments.
Board of Adjustment hears 6 variance requests, including signs and setbacks
The New Castle County Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on September 10, 2026, to consider six area variance requests. These include requests to build structures closer to property lines than allowed, and to install additional or larger identification signs than permitted. The board will decide…
Board reviews variance for 4-story home at 350 Blue Hill Avenue
The Milton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an application from Stanley Geneus to build a new dwelling at 350 Blue Hill Avenue. The proposal seeks variances to allow a four-story structure and a rear deck with a 20-foot setback, both of which exceed current zoning limits. The meeting is scheduled for September…
Milton ZBA to hear special permit for second-story addition at 53 Lawrence Road
The Milton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on September 10, 2026, to consider a Special Permit application from Darren Mimnagh for a 7-foot by 21.2-foot second-story addition at 53 Lawrence Road. The proposed addition would be 6.9 feet from the right-side lot line, which does not meet the 10-foot…
ZBA to hear special permit for two-story addition at 39 Frothingham St
The Milton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a special permit application from Zachary and Alexa Rouleau for a two-story addition with a breezeway and garage at 39 Frothingham Street. The proposed structure would not meet required side and rear setbacks, so a special permit is needed. The…
DAC reviews four development applications ahead of Planning Commission meeting
The Dover Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will meet to review and comment on four development applications that will go before the Planning Commission on September 21, 2026. The meeting is for agency reviewers and applicants; public comment is not accepted. The applications include a car dealership expansion…
Dover DAC reviews four development projects ahead of Planning Commission vote
The Dover Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will meet on September 9, 2026, to review four development applications before they go to the Planning Commission on September 21. The DAC meeting is open to the public but does not accept public comment; public input will be taken at the Planning Commission meeting. The…
Select Board to consider Labouré College acquisition and related debt exclusion vote
The Milton Select Board will discuss and potentially approve the sale of general obligation bonds, the acquisition of Labouré College, and a special election date for a debt exclusion ballot question. They will also review the warrant for the October 19, 2026 Special Town Meeting, which includes budget appropriations…
Planning Commission to discuss draft of Lewes 2027 Comprehensive Plan
The Lewes Planning Commission will hold a working session to discuss the upcoming 2027 Comprehensive Plan, with input from state agencies. Residents may attend in person or view a live stream; no formal decisions are scheduled.
Board to consider U. Delaware variance for construction near tidal wetland
The Lewes Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from the University of Delaware to allow construction within 100 feet of a tidal wetland at 700 Pilottown Road. The board will also elect officers, approve prior minutes, and take public comment.
County Council to consider two large rezoning ordinances in Districts 6 and 12
New Castle County Council will introduce two county-initiated rezoning ordinances affecting numerous tax parcels in Council Districts 6 and 12, and will consider several ordinances amending the grants budget and county code. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with honorary resolutions and public comment. Most…
Planning Board to hear rezoning, age-restricted housing, impact fees, marijuana rules
The New Castle County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on four land-use items: a rezoning of parcels at 101 Cip Ct and 416/420 Boyds Corner Road from Suburban to Industrial, and three text amendments to the Unified Development Code covering age-restricted developments, impact fees, and marijuana facilities…
New Castle County Land Use Committee meeting cancelled
The September 1, 2026 Land Use Committee meeting of New Castle County Council is cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural headings with no listed resolutions, ordinances, or presentations.
Select Board reviews East Milton Fire Station proposals and October budget warrant
The Milton Select Board will hold a hybrid meeting to review responses to the Request for Proposals for the East Milton Fire Station and discuss the warrant for the October 19, 2026 Special Town Meeting. The meeting includes discussions on the potential acquisition of Labouré College and the approval of the August 4…
Planning Board to hold zoning hearing on MBTA Communities overlay district amendment
The Milton Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a zoning bylaw amendment for the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District, the Brook Road Overlay District, funding for language translation services, and proposals for the East Milton Fire Station. The meeting…
DRAC reviews design plan for 7270 Lancaster Pike
The Hockessin Village Design Review Advisory Committee will review application 2025-0768-S for 7270 Lancaster Pike to check consistency with the Hockessin Community Redevelopment Plan and Design Guidelines. The review covers proposed lighting, landscaping, facade, and signage. This is a new business item; no other…
Board to hear variances for lot-line changes and parking at two properties
The Middletown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first involves modifying lot lines between two parcels to build semi-detached dwellings, seeking relief from minimum lot area and width requirements. The second involves adding parking spaces at a medical office building…
Planning & Zoning to hold hearings on noncompliant pools and alcohol hours
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: regulating existing pool structures that do not meet Town requirements under Ordinance No. 879, and a draft ordinance to amend Chapter 185-25 regarding operating hours for alcohol-licensed establishments. The Commission may vote on…
Committee to discuss renaming Harbor Club Apartments to Brookbend Apartments
The New Castle County Council Land Use Committee will meet to review and discuss Resolution R26-164, which proposes renaming the Harbor Club Apartments to Brookbend Apartments. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Council considers amendments to Unified Development Code for retail marijuana stores
The New Castle County Council will introduce and consider several ordinances, including changes to the Unified Development Code regarding marijuana facilities and impact fees. The agenda also includes budget amendments for police behavioral health grants and pay plan updates for police officers. Additionally, the…
Warrant Committee to vote on 4 articles for Fall Town Meeting
The Milton Warrant Committee will discuss and vote on four articles for the Fall Special Town Meeting: CPC funding for a playground at Tucker Elementary School, an amendment to the MBTA Overlay District Zoning Bylaw, authorizing the Select Board to acquire the Laboure Property, and authorizing funds for the School…
Board to decide variance for 16-foot parking aisle at 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…
Board to decide on parking variance for 259 Country Club Drive renovations
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…
Council to consider zoning change for James Place and capital request for SCI water storage
The Georgetown Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution authorizing a capital request for elevated water storage at SCI, a first reading of an ordinance to rezone property at 644 North Bedford Street, and other routine matters. The agenda also includes public comment and councilmember…
Board of Adjustment to hear two parking variance requests
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…
Council to vote on French drain ordinance and trail grant application
The Bethany Beach Town Council is meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance amending stormwater runoff and lot requirement codes regarding French drains, and to discuss and possibly vote on a resolution supporting a grant application for extending the Baldwin Trail at the Nature Center. The council will…