In Milton there are five future developments. Some are already under construction. Some just had a public hearing.
A rural stretch of Pettyjohn Road in eastern Sussex County could soon look a lot different, as two separate housing developments proposed by the same applicant would bring more than 250 single-family homes to the area.
DNREC is updating the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan, a roadmap for protecting vulnerable wildlife and habitats through 2035. At the plan's core is the Species of Greatest Conservation Need list.
The proposed change would allow the development of a Residential Planned Community featuring 60 single-family homes, 28 duplexes and 20 townhomes.
Each meeting will feature a presentation by administration and finance staff, as well as printed materials outlining the proposed changes. County staff will be available to answer questions from locals about the rate adjustments and budget concerns.
City leaders presented the idea of creating the Lewes Resiliency Fund, which could raise between $3 million and $5 million over the next five to seven years. If approved, the fund would finance critical infrastructure and environmental projects.
City officials in Lewes are continuing the process of creating a 2 percent lodging tax that would apply to hotels, motels and tourist homes. The next step is a public hearing scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
The draft Action Plan is now available for public review. It outlines the proposed use of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Lewes city officials will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed Overfall Preserve development, which had been known as the Warrington Property.
Ocean City homeowners will now face new regulations for short-term rentals after the town council voted Monday night on a proposal to enforce a minimum five-night stay in select areas.