New Castle County Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, New Castle County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 185% compared to June (54 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 3600-3602 Silverside Road, Brandywine

Approved.

Ordinance 26-015, revised zoning map Brandywine 100, southeasterly corner of Silverside Road, Concord Pike. Rezone tax parcels 3602 Silverside Road (Talleyville Town Center), 0 Silverside Road, and 3600 Silverside Road from Office Neighborhood ON to Commercial Neighborhood CN. Poll vote 12 yes, 1 absent.

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Rezoning at 4014 Governor Printz Boulevard (Fox Point Park)

Approved.

Ordinance 26-032, county initiated rezoning to revise the New Castle County zoning maps in County Council District 4. Brandywine 100, tax parcel 4014 Governor Printz Boulevard, from Industrial I to Publicly Conserved Land and Parks P. Application 2026-0170. Ensures Fox Point Park remains for public use. Adopted 11 yes, 1 not voting (George), 1 absent.

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Rezoning at St. Georges (Gilbert Drive / Wallace Road / DuPont Parkway)

Approved.

Ordinance 26-001, revised zoning map St. George's 100, northeasterly corner of Wallace Road and DuPont Parkway. Rezone multiple tax parcels on Gilbert Drive, Wallace Road, and DuPont Parkway from Neighborhood Conservation NC15 and Commercial Neighborhood to Senator Suburban S. Poll vote 12 yes, 1 absent.

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County-initiated P zoning rezoning Districts 5, 9, 11 (Ordinance 26-026)

Approved.

Ordinance 26-026, county initiated rezoning to revise the New Castle County zoning maps in County Council District 5, District 9, and District 11 regarding tax parcels, rezoning to P (Parks/publicly conserved land). Debate over cost/confusion; Councilwoman George and Hollins not voting, Street not voting, Williams-Johns voting no. Adopted 8 yes, 1 no (Williams-Johns), 3 not voting, 1 absent.

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County-initiated P zoning rezoning District 1 (Substitute 1 to Ordinance 26-031)

Approved.

Substitute number one to Ordinance 26-031, county initiated rezoning to revise the New Castle County zoning maps in County Council District 1, rezoning to P. Consistent with prior P zoning ordinances. Adopted 8 yes, 1 no (Williams-Johns), 3 not voting, 1 absent.

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Rename Dalton's Mobile Home Park to Evans Mobile Home Park

Approved.

Resolution 26-151, to rename the subdivision known as Dalton's Mobile Home Park to Evans Mobile Home Park, and rename the street known as Dalton's Trailer Park to Evans Mobile Home Park. Application number 2026-0242, Council District 7. Adopted 12 yes, 1 absent.

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County-initiated P zoning rezoning (Ordinance 26-025)

Approved.

Ordinance 26-025, county initiated rezoning to revise the New Castle County zoning maps. Rezoning parcels to P (Parks/publicly conserved land) designation. Adopted 11 yes, 1 not voting (George), 1 absent.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rename subdivision Ball Farm Estates to Munchan Estates

Approved.

Resolution 26-150 to rename the subdivision known as Ball Farm Estates to Munchan Estates. Application number 2026-0389, Council District 2. Discussed at Land Use Committee, no public opposition. Adopted 12 yes, 1 absent.

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Zoning Changes

• NC15 → S at 221 Gilbert Drive / Wallace Road / DuPont Parkway, St. Georges
• ON → CN at 3600-3602 Silverside Road, Brandywine (Talleyville Town Center)
• P at County Council District 5, District 9, District 11 (various tax parcels) (New Castle County)
• P at County Council District 1 (various tax parcels) (New Castle County)
• I → P at 4014 Governor Printz Boulevard, District 4 (Fox Point Park) (New Castle County)
• P at New Castle County (various parcels, county-initiated) (New Castle County)
• S at Route 13, St. George's area
• Zoning change at Southwesterly corner of Silverside Road, Talleyville

Top Keywords This Month

• land use: 55 instances
• zoning: 31 instances
• rezoning: 12 instances
• subdivision: 8 instances
• rezone: 6 instances

What to Watch

• Land use mentions were up 511% from June.
• Zoning is new this month with 31 mentions, not present in June.
• Rezoning is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in June.
• Subdivision is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in June.
• Rezone is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in June.

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