§ 6920. Nonconforming uses of land or structure.
§ 6920. Nonconforming uses of land or structure. (a) Nonconforming uses of land or structure may, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, be continued although such use does not conform with the provisions of such regulations or change thereof, provided no structural alteration of such structure is proposed or made for the […]
§ 6921. List of nonconforming structures and uses.
§ 6921. List of nonconforming structures and uses. Immediately after the adoption of any zoning regulations or changes by the county government, the Commission shall prepare and publish a complete list of all nonconforming structures and uses in the affected area and existing at the time of the adoption of the regulations. Such lists shall […]
§ 6922. Appropriations.
§ 6922. Appropriations. The county government may appropriate out of the general county fund such moneys, otherwise unappropriated, as it may deem fit to finance the work of the Zoning Commission and of the Board of Adjustment, and may enforce the zoning regulations and restrictions which are adopted, and may accept grants of money and […]
§ 6923. Conflict between zoning regulations and other laws.
§ 6923. Conflict between zoning regulations and other laws. Whenever any regulations made under authority of this subchapter require a greater width or size of yards, courts or other open spaces, or require a lower height of buildings or smaller number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or […]
§ 6924. Notice to local school districts of residential zoning changes.
§ 6924. Notice to local school districts of residential zoning changes. With respect to any proposed residential zoning change, the county government shall notify the local school district for the area at least 7 days prior to the initial hearing upon such residential zoning change. 66 Del. Laws, Sp. Sess., c. 195,, § 1;
§ 6925. Changes in zoning.
§ 6925. Changes in zoning. In the case of a rezoning application the county government shall determine its voting requirement necessary to take action thereon, which shall not be less than a majority of all members elected to county council. 68 Del. Laws, c. 272, § 3;
§ 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 […]
§ 6902. Power and jurisdiction of county government.
§ 6902. Power and jurisdiction of county government. (a) The county government may, in accordance with the conditions and procedure specified in this subchapter, regulate the location, height, bulk and size of buildings, parking areas, and other structures, the percentage of lot which may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, […]
§ 6903. Zoning map and regulations.
§ 6903. Zoning map and regulations. (a) For any or all of the purposes specified in § 6902 of this title, the county government may divide the territory of Sussex County into districts or zones of such number, shape, or area as it may determine, and within such districts, or any of them, may regulate […]
§ 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 […]