§ 6904. Purposes of regulations.
§ 6904. Purposes of regulations. (a) Regulations adopted by the county government, pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, shall be in accordance with the approved comprehensive development plan and shall be designated and adopted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morale, convenience, order, prosperity or welfare of the present and future inhabitants […]
§ 6905. Planning and Zoning Commission; appointment; term and qualifications.
§ 6905. Planning and Zoning Commission; appointment; term and qualifications. In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this subchapter, the county government shall appoint a permanent commission of 5 members which shall be known as the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County and who shall be the same voting members […]
§ 6906. Assistance from and cooperation with other agencies.
§ 6906. Assistance from and cooperation with other agencies. In performing its zoning function the Commission may make use of the expert advice and information which may be furnished by appropriate state, federal, or other officials, departments and agencies. All officials, departments, and agencies within the State having information, maps and data pertinent to county […]
§ 6907. Tentative zoning proposal preparation by Commission.
§ 6907. Tentative zoning proposal preparation by Commission. (a) The Commission shall make, as promptly as possible, for certification to the county government, a zoning proposal based upon and in full accordance with the adopted comprehensive development plan including both the full text of the zoning regulation or regulations and the maps for the regulation […]
§ 6811. Approval or disapproval of plat by Commission; appeal.
§ 6811. Approval or disapproval of plat by Commission; appeal. The Commission shall approve or disapprove a plat within 45 days after the submission thereof; otherwise such plat shall be deemed to have been approved and a certificate to that effect shall be issued by the Commission upon demand. Such period may be extended by […]
§ 6908. Public hearing and notice.
§ 6908. Public hearing and notice. Any public hearing required by this subchapter shall be held in accordance with § 6812 of this title. 9 Del. C. 1953, § 6908; 56 Del. Laws, c. 97; 66 Del. Laws, c. 207, § 1;
§ 6812. Public hearing and notice.
§ 6812. Public hearing and notice. (a) Any public hearing required by this chapter shall be held within the County and notice of the time and place thereof shall be published in 2 newspapers of general circulation in the County. Notice shall be published at least 15 days before the date of the hearing. In […]
§ 6909. Commission’s powers in conduct of public hearings.
§ 6909. Commission’s powers in conduct of public hearings. For the purpose of any public hearing under this subchapter, the Commission shall have power to summon witnesses, administer oaths and compel the giving of testimony. A taped recording or written transcript shall be made and become a part of the Commission’s public records. 9 Del. […]
§ 6813. Recording unapproved plat; penalty for.
§ 6813. Recording unapproved plat; penalty for. Any Recorder who formally files or records any plat or map contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500. 9 Del. C. 1953, § 6813; 56 Del. Laws, c. 95.;
§ 6910. Adoption by county government of zoning map and regulations; public hearings and notice; consultative hearings; resubmission to Commission.
§ 6910. Adoption by county government of zoning map and regulations; public hearings and notice; consultative hearings; resubmission to Commission. (a) Before the adoption of any zoning proposal or zoning regulations, the county government shall hold a public hearing in accordance with § 7002(m) of this title. (b) The county government may conduct consultative hearings […]