Sussex County approves forest preservation ordinance in 5-0 vote
- Updated
Sussex County Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve a forest preservation ordinance requiring developers to retain more existing woodland as development continues across the county.
As featured on
Sussex County Council voted 5-0 to approve a new forest preservation ordinance requiring developers to retain 30% of existing forest in designated growth areas and 50% in rural areas. The ordinance also sets new forest definitions, replanting requirements and a five-year look-back provision. The rules take effect three months after approval and will not apply to completed applications already on file before the effective date.
Trending Now
-
Delaware law allows darker tint on front side windows
-
Marlin Cove development returns to consideration drawing mixed reactions from Selbyville neighbors
-
Gov. Matt Meyer enacts sweeping data center cost and energy laws
-
MDOT makes progress in efforts to widen Route 90 with environmental, design analyses
-
Library rules questioned as Rep. Berry holds Milton town hall
