§ 6719. Surveys and inspections by county government; penalty for refusal to permit.
§ 6719. Surveys and inspections by county government; penalty for refusal to permit. (a) The county government or its designated representatives may go upon the land for the purpose of making surveys for sewers, sewer systems, sewage disposal plants, water mains, water systems, water treatment plants, pumping plants, or for right-of-way or other property right […]
§ 6720. Construction of chapter with other laws.
§ 6720. Construction of chapter with other laws. The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, the powers conferred by any other general, special or local law. The powers conferred by this chapter may be exercised notwithstanding that any other general, special or local law may confer […]
§ 6721. Annexation.
§ 6721. Annexation. Any annexation by any municipality of any previously unincorporated area shall not confer upon the annexing municipality any right, title or interest in any part of any water or sewer system constructed, acquired, extended or improved pursuant to this chapter, except as a resolution of the county government may so provide. No […]
§ 6801. Definitions.
§ 6801. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the same shall be inconsistent with the context: (1) “Commission” means “County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County” created by this chapter. (2) “County Engineer” means “County Engineer of Sussex County.” (3) “County government” means “the county governing body of Sussex County.” (4) “District” means […]
§ 6802. Statement of purposes.
§ 6802. Statement of purposes. For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, prosperity and general welfare, as well as for the purpose of securing coordinated plans for land use, transportation, public facilities and utilities and public works expenditures in that portion of Sussex County which is not included within the corporate limits of any […]
§ 6803. Commission members; appointment, terms and qualifications.
§ 6803. Commission members; appointment, terms and qualifications. (a) The Commission shall consist of 7 members as follows: (1) Two nonvoting, ex officio members, the County Engineer and a member of the county government; and (2) Five voting members all of whom shall be appointed by the county government. (b) The term of the county […]
§ 6804. Commission organization; power and duties.
§ 6804. Commission organization; power and duties. (a) At the first regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission in July of each year, the Commission shall convene and organize by selecting a chair. Before entering upon the duties of the office, each member shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation prescribed by the Constitution. The […]
§ 6805. Secretary and personnel of Commission.
§ 6805. Secretary and personnel of Commission. (a) The Commission shall appoint a Secretary who shall serve for such time, and perform such duties and receive such compensation as the Commission may prescribe. The secretary shall give bond if required by the Commission in such amount as the Commission may require. (b) The Commission may […]
§ 6516. Grants or loans from federal, state or interstate agencies.
§ 6516. Grants or loans from federal, state or interstate agencies. The county government may accept grants or loans of money, labor, materials, equipment or technical assistance from agencies of the federal or state government or from interstate agencies to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. The county government may issue bonds to evidence loans […]
§ 6711. Lien of service charges on real estate.
§ 6711. Lien of service charges on real estate. (a) In the event that any service charge is not paid when due, the unpaid balance and any interest accrued shall be a lien on the parcel of real property with regard to which the service charge was made. The lien shall be superior and paramount […]