Planning and Zoning

Delaware City has adopted the International Building Code with additions, insertions, deletions and changes. You can view Delaware City’s Building Regulations in Chapter 23 of the City Code.

Delaware City now regulates all development, land use, and code enforcement within the city limits. The City’s responsibilities include comprehensive planning, Zoning Code, Subdivision Regulations, Floodplain Management, Stormwater Management, and Historic District Regulations. Delaware City also has requirements and restrictions relating to the use of city rights-of-way, including sidewalks, driveways, landscaping, and street trees. New Castle County zoning, subdivision, and other land use regulations do not apply within the City limits.

The Mayor and Council has adopted Ordinance 18-0618-03 which requires all contractors working in the City of Delaware City to obtain a contractor license. Application for Delaware City Contractor License to do work in the City.  The license is in effect from July 1st to June 30th of the following year, and must be renewed annually. The annual fee for a contractor license is $125. Please see Chapter 51 Buinesses Article II of the Delaware City Code for more information.

The City has subcontracted with BIU, Inc. (Building Inspections Underwriters, Inc.) to do our building inspections.  Kyle Bendler will be our inspector and will have office hours at Town Hall, 407 Clinton Street on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to noon. He can also be reached at (302) 266-9057 or 800-732-2551. He requests 24 hours notice for an inspection.

The City has subcontracted with AECOM to be our Engineering Company. They will be our City Engineer. They can be reached at 302-781-5900. They will be reviewing Lines and Grades, Stormwater Management, Subdivision Plans, and Floodplain Construction.

Property management code enforcement (complaints) will be handled by the Delaware City Code Enforcement Officer. He can be reached at 302-834-0372.