§ 6926. Notice to property owners of zoning changes.
§ 6926. Notice to property owners of zoning changes. With respect to any proposed zoning change, unless the owner applies for the change or consents to the change, the county government shall notify the owner of the property and all property owners to the extent and in the manner the county by ordinance so provides […]
§ 6911. Changes in zoning district; map or regulations; procedure.
§ 6911. Changes in zoning district; map or regulations; procedure. (a) The county government may, from time to time, make amendments, supplements, changes or modifications (herein called “changes”) in accordance with the comprehensive development plan with respect to the number, shape, boundary or area of any district or districts, or any regulation of, or within, […]
§ 6927. Emergency Communication Systems.
§ 6927. Emergency Communication Systems. The zoning ordinance and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter shall provide that newly constructed buildings of 25,000 square feet of gross floor area or more, shall be designed, constructed and/or equipped in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 2616 of this title. 76 Del. Laws, c. 181, […]
§ 6912. Zoning coordination.
§ 6912. Zoning coordination. The Commission may cooperate with other planning and zoning commissions within Sussex County and within other counties and states, and with legislative and administrative authorities of incorporated or unincorporated municipalities, either within or without such County, with a view to coordinating and integrating the zoning of the County with the planning […]
§ 6951. Short title; intent and purpose.
§ 6951. Short title; intent and purpose. (a) This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Quality of Life Act of 1988.” It is the purpose of this subchapter to utilize and strengthen the existing role, processes and powers of county governments in the establishment and implementation of comprehensive planning programs to […]
§ 6913. Board of Adjustment — Appointment, terms and qualifications; removal; vacancies; compensation.
§ 6913. Board of Adjustment — Appointment, terms and qualifications; removal; vacancies; compensation. The county government shall appoint a Board of Adjustment of 5 members, subject to the same terms and qualifications as indicated in § 6803(c) of this title. 9 Del. C. 1953, § 6913; 56 Del. Laws, c. 97; 57 Del. Laws, c. […]
§ 6952. Definitions.
§ 6952. Definitions. For the purposes of this subchapter: (1) “Area” or “area of jurisdiction” means the total area qualifying under the provisions of this subchapter, being all unincorporated lands within a county. (2) “Comprehensive plan” or “comprehensive development plan” shall mean, from and after the respective dates by which the counties must be in […]
§ 6914. Board of Adjustment — Office and personnel.
§ 6914. Board of Adjustment — Office and personnel. The county government shall furnish the Board of Adjustment with necessary office space and other facilities. Subject to the approval of the county government, the Board may employ such secretarial and technical assistants as may be required to perform its functions properly. 9 Del. C. 1953, […]
§ 6953. Scope of subchapter.
§ 6953. Scope of subchapter. (a) The County shall have power and responsibility: (1) To plan for its future development and growth. (2) To adopt and amend comprehensive plans, or elements or portions thereof, to guide its future development and growth. (3) To implement adopted or amended comprehensive plans by the adoption of appropriate land […]
§ 6915. Board of Adjustment — Rules governing organization, procedure and jurisdiction.
§ 6915. Board of Adjustment — Rules governing organization, procedure and jurisdiction. The county government shall provide and specify in its zoning or other regulations, general rules to govern the organization, procedure and jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment, which rules shall not be inconsistent with this subchapter, and the Board of Adjustment may adopt […]