New Castle County Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, New Castle County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 353% compared to August (19 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Declaration of Restrictions at 199 Airport Road

Approved.

Resolution 26-177 determining the declaration of restrictions for property located at 199 Airport Road, tax parcel 10017.00024, Application 2026-0440, Council District 7. Previously discussed in land use committee. Adopted 13-0.

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Law Department tenure code amendment

Approved.

Ordinance 26-124 amending New Castle County Code Chapter 2 Administration regarding tenure of office of law attorneys and other employees. Allows the Law Department to gain tenure, aligning with state and City of Wilmington practice to retain qualified attorneys. Discussed in finance committee. Adopted 12 yes, 1 absent.

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UDC redevelopment code amendment (Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26-084)

Approved.

Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26-084 amends New Castle County Code Chapter 40, Unified Development Code, across Articles 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 (reserved/new), 14 (impact fees), 22, 31, and 33 regarding redevelopment. Creates a new consolidated Article 9 on redevelopment to ease reuse of vacant office, underperforming commercial malls, and brownfield sites and encourage housing including affordable housing. Adds a community-meeting requirement for brownfield sites (lines 677-680) referencing Section 40.31.112 and DENREC documentation. Public commenters (Robbie Anstett, Dora Williams) objected that brownfield redevelopment is treated as minor development regardless of size, bypassing planning board review; sponsors Cartier and Carter defended it. Adopted 11 yes, 1 not voting (Williams-Johns), 1 absent.

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Ordinance 26-113 Director of Economic Development title change

Approved.

Amend the pay plan and rates of pay for non-union unclassified service employees of the executive office to change the position title of Director of Redevelopment to Director of Economic Development and adopt a revised class specification. Adopted 12-0.

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Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at Council District 6, New Castle County (Apoquenimink area tax parcels) (New Castle County)
• Zoning change at County Council District 12, New Castle County (tax parcels) (New Castle County)

Top Keywords This Month

• land use: 25 instances
• commercial: 10 instances
• residential: 9 instances
• mixed use: 9 instances
• zoning: 6 instances

What to Watch

• Land use is new this month with 25 mentions, not present in August.
• Commercial is new this month with 10 mentions, not present in August.
• Residential is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in August.
• Mixed use is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in August.
• Zoning is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in August.

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