New regulations being discussed for home-based businesses in Lewes

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Portions of southern Delaware and central, northern and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 6.4 1.8 1.1 Minor 27/11 AM 5.1 0.5 1.3 None 27/11 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor 28/12 PM 4.7 0.0 0.9 None 29/12 AM 5.7 1.0 0.8 None Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 7.8 2.1 1.5 Minor 27/10 AM 6.4 0.7 1.0 None 27/10 PM 7.2 1.5 1.0 Minor 28/11 AM 5.6 -0.1 0.3 None 28/11 PM 6.4 0.7 0.5 None 29/12 PM 5.5 -0.2 0.3 None Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 7.2 2.0 1.3 Minor 27/10 AM 6.1 0.9 1.2 None 27/10 PM 6.7 1.5 1.0 Minor 28/11 AM 5.6 0.4 0.7 None 28/11 PM 6.0 0.8 0.6 None 29/12 PM 5.4 0.2 0.6 None Watson Creek at Manasquan MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 5.5 1.1 0.8 None 27/10 AM 5.3 0.9 1.2 None 27/10 PM 5.5 1.1 0.8 None 28/11 AM 4.1 -0.3 0.1 None 28/11 PM 4.6 0.2 0.1 None 29/12 PM 3.9 -0.5 -0.1 None Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 6.6 2.0 1.4 Minor 27/10 AM 5.3 0.7 1.4 None 27/10 PM 6.3 1.7 1.1 Minor 28/10 AM 4.7 0.1 0.9 None 28/11 PM 5.7 1.1 0.8 None 29/11 AM 4.6 0.0 0.8 None Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 5.7 1.7 0.9 Minor 27/10 AM 4.2 0.2 0.9 None 27/10 PM 5.4 1.4 0.9 Minor 28/10 AM 3.7 -0.3 0.7 None 28/11 PM 4.7 0.7 0.3 None 29/11 AM 3.7 -0.3 0.4 None Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 6.6 1.5 0.6 Minor 27/09 AM 5.4 0.3 1.4 None 27/10 PM 6.4 1.3 1.0 Minor 28/10 AM 5.0 -0.1 1.0 None 28/11 PM 6.0 0.9 0.6 None 29/11 AM 4.8 -0.3 0.8 None Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 3.8 1.3 0.9 Minor 27/10 AM 3.2 0.7 1.0 None 27/10 PM 3.7 1.2 0.8 Minor 28/11 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 None 28/11 PM 3.2 0.7 0.5 None 29/11 AM 2.6 0.1 0.5 None &&

Emma Aken
Emma Aken
Reporter

Emma Aken joined CoastTV News in July of 2024. She graduated from Penn State University in May of 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a minor in Business. While at Penn State, she was involved in Penn State Network News, where she grew even more passionate about the news industry. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy.

Author email
Nov 13, 2024
Nov 13, 2024

LEWES, Del. – A Lewes resident, Sara Prieto, is fighting for the right to run a dog grooming business from her basement. However, due to the town's current regulations, which group kennels and groomers under the same category—and prohibit kennels—Prieto's request for a business license was denied.

"This whole process has affected my life because now I have to travel back to Virginia to my old grooming salon and start working there," Prieto said. "I travel there quite frequently back and forth, and I’m away from my family."

Some of Prieto's neighbors have raised concerns that her business could cause noise and parking issues in the residential area. These concerns led the Lewes Planning Commission to form a subcommittee to reassess regulations for home-based businesses.

On Nov. 13, the committee discussed what types of businesses might be permitted in residential areas, when they could operate, and how to address any potential impact on neighbors.

Susan Wills, a Lewes resident, supports the idea of home businesses within reason. "I think it saved some people’s lives, being able to do business from home; fed their families," Wills said. "And there’s no question when you talk about government overreach; way too much government overreach."

The Home Occupation Subcommittee will meet again on Nov. 26 at 11 a.m., with the city aiming to finalize new guidelines by February.

Weather Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Watch from THU 2:20 PM EDT until THU 10:00 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Watch from THU 2:20 PM EDT until THU 10:00 PM EDT

Coastal Flood Advisory from THU 7:00 PM EDT until FRI 1:00 AM EDT

Heat Advisory until THU 8:00 PM EDT

Closings

Click here to view closings and delays

New regulations being discussed for home-based businesses in Lewes

Emma Aken

Sections

Services

Milton, DE (19968)

Today

Tonight

On air schedule

Weather Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Watch from THU 2:20 PM EDT until THU 10:00 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Watch from THU 2:20 PM EDT until THU 10:00 PM EDT

Coastal Flood Advisory from THU 7:00 PM EDT until FRI 1:00 AM EDT

Heat Advisory until THU 8:00 PM EDT

Weather Alert

Weather Alert

Weather Alert

Weather Alert

Closings

Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily!

Followed notifications

Please log in to use this feature

Recommended for you

Trending Now

Sections

Services