King tool and hardware store rezoning (CZ-26-01)
Summary
A family-run hardware store west of Dover got 1.1 acres rezoned from industrial to general business so it can expand truck parking. The Planning Commission brokered a compromise from the original 1.3-acre ask.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The King family business and its customers, who get safer semi-truck access and parking.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Levy Court Business - Jan 27, 2026
A family-run hardware store west of Dover got 1.1 acres rezoned from industrial to general business so it can expand truck parking. The Planning Commission brokered a compromise from the original 1.3-acre ask.
Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing - Jan 8, 2026
The Kings want to rezone part of their Maidstone Branch Road property from industrial to general business so their growing tool store can expand parking and display space. Staff recommends limiting the rezone to the existing 0.7 industrial acreage; several commissioners favor the full 1.3 acres. Levy Court makes the final call January 27.
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