Delaware Record
Kent County
Recommended approvalGeneral Plan Amendment

Ordinance LC26-03 — Water Supply Facilities

Description

An introduced ordinance requiring central water service with fire protection for all major subdivisions with 11 or more lots, with a public hearing set for May 26, 2026.

Impact summary

New large subdivisions outside growth zones would need central water systems and larger minimum lot sizes — raising development costs but improving fire safety.

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Recorded in the meeting · Planning Commission

Recommended approval6–0, unanimous

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.

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