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.
392 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
- New Castle County, DE (87)
- Dover, DE (58)
- Georgetown, DE (58)
- Wilmington, DE (39)
- Lewes, DE (29)
- Smyrna, DE (25)
- Middletown, DE (25)
- Kent County, DE (24)
- Rehoboth Beach, DE (21)
- Millsboro, DE (13)
- Clayton, DE (7)
- Bethany Beach, DE (6)
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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.
Board to consider variances for a new two‑family dwelling at 37 Virginia Ave
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…
Variance hearing for two-family dwelling at 37 Virginia Ave Unit B
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for variances from four city code sections to allow construction of a new two-family dwelling at 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B. The requested variances involve floor area ratio, parking spaces, building setback, and yard projection requirements. The…
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.
Historic District Board reviews property improvement applications
The Smyrna Historic District Review Board will meet to review and approve meeting minutes and consider applications for exterior improvements at two properties. The public may attend in person to provide verbal testimony.
Council will consider floodplain definition revisions and related ordinance changes
The Lewes Mayor and City Council work session will discuss several ongoing initiatives. Items include a presentation on new floodplain software, a review of right‑of‑way processes for properties along Pilottown Road, updates on the Governance Working Group’s ex‑officio roles, possible revisions to the Finance…
Land Use Committee meeting cancelled
The July 21, 2026 Land Use Committee meeting of New Castle County Council has been cancelled. No ordinances, resolutions, or other business will be considered. The agenda lists only standard procedural items and public comment, but the meeting will not occur.
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.
Town Council to consider swimming pool amendments and french drain rules
The Town Council will hold a second reading for amendments to Chapter 500 regarding swimming pools and a first reading regarding french drains. The meeting also includes reviews of a May 2026 assessment list and purchase orders.
Commissioners to receive downtown zoning presentation and monthly reports
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.
Council considers construction contracts and stormwater ordinance amendments
The Town Council will discuss several ordinances regarding swimming pools, French drains, and parking fines. The meeting also includes votes on multiple construction and engineering service contracts.
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.
Board will consider variance to raise fence height at 131 Rosemary Rd
The Board will adopt the minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on Variance Application #V-26-04 for a fence at 131 Rosemary Road, seeking to increase the front‑yard fence height to six feet. The meeting also includes a public comment period for items not tied to a specific application.
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.
Lewes Planning Commission to discuss 2027 comprehensive plan updates
The Lewes Planning Commission will review draft focus areas and commissioner assignments for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan update. The body will also discuss the structure of a new Community Advisor Working Group for public engagement.
Council to consider rezonings, sign code, and hazard mitigation plan
New Castle County Council will introduce several budget amendments and consider a consent calendar. Major action includes rezonings in multiple districts, amendments to sign regulations for electronic variable message signs, and adoption of the Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council will also…
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.
Council to discuss modifying Fourth Street and Park Avenue streetscape designs
The council will consider modifying streetscape designs for the Fourth Street and Park Avenue project, an ordinance to memorialize the Lewes African American Heritage Commission, and revisions to zoning administration authority. The consent agenda includes lease extensions for 100 and 104 Cedar Street. New business…
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…
Council to vote on ordinance regulating public assemblies
The Clayton Town Council will vote on Ordinance 2026-04, which regulates public assemblies. They will also consider multiple donations, a lot line adjustment at 402 S. Bassett Street, and the FY25 audit. Presentations include a brownfield rail-trail project and audit results.
Board of Adjustment to hear three variance applications and decide six others
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.
Commission considers data center ordinance and 94-lot subdivision
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.
Lewes committee reviews floodplain rules, sign codes, and beach regulations.
The Ordinance Review Ad-Hoc Committee is continuing work on updating several Lewes city codes. Members will discuss replacing the term imprisonment in the city charter, revising floodplain definitions for substantial damage and improvement, and overhauling sign and billboard regulations. The committee will also review…
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…
Planning Commission approves two conditional district rezonings
The Planning Commission met to review and vote on two rezoning requests. Both items were approved by a 6-0 vote.
Committee to discuss multiple zoning map changes across six districts
The New Castle County Land Use Committee will discuss several ordinances and resolutions including multiple county-initiated rezonings affecting dozens of tax parcels in council districts 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 11. The committee will also review street and subdivision renaming resolutions, as well as amendments to sign…
City Council considers shifting zoning admin from City Planner to City Manager
The Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing and special meeting to consider Ordinance 5-26, which amends the zoning code to transfer administrative responsibilities from the City Planner to the City Manager or their designee. This includes handling conditional use applications, temporary use permits…
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…
Kent County to consider data center zoning and subdivision approvals
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.
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…
Vote on reducing roadway width at 114 North Bedford Street from 25 to 10 feet
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request to reduce interior roadway width from 25 to 10 feet at 114 North Bedford Street. The board will also approve minutes from the January 2026 meeting.
Levy Court introduces resolution for Griffith Lake Estates Stormwater District
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.
Review of historic preservation applications for Main Street and South Street
The Historic District Review Board will evaluate three property applications for exterior modifications. These include roof/gutter work on North Main Street, siding/window replacements on West South Street, and updates to a duplex on South Main Street.
Kick-off of Lewes Comprehensive Plan Update process
The Legacy Work Group is meeting for the first time to launch the 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update. They will receive an overview of the plan's scope, timeline, and their role. The meeting includes introductions and a discussion of expectations. A public comment period is provided.
Council reviews opposition to state housing bill SB23 and W. Fourth St. streetscape update
The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss local responses to state housing legislation SB23, review a state-sponsored zoning reform pilot, and update residents on the W. Fourth Street & Park Avenue streetscape project. The body will also consider a proposed ordinance to codify the Lewes African…
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…
City Council to vote on FY 2026/27 budget ordinance
The Dover City Council will adopt a consent agenda and consider several committee presentations. Council members will vote on a roof replacement contract for City Hall, a grant application for the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund, and a sole‑source purchase of the ZeroEyes gun‑detection system. They will…