Kent County, DE

Board of Adjustment

The Kent County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications (A-26-15 through A-26-17) from property owners, then deliberate and vote on six previously heard applications (A-26-09 through A-26-14). All items involve requests for relief from zoning requirements on specific tax parcels.

• A-26-15: Robert E. & Madeline E. Bell, Tax Map No. 9-00-090.01-01-25.00-000
• A-26-16: Brenden & Pamela Lapierre, Tax Map No. 8-00-113.00-02-22.10-000
• A-26-17: Tigon Golf Carts (Owner: Tigon Real Estate Holdings 4, LLC), Tax Map No. 4-00-046.02-02-01.00-000
• Notices of Decision for six prior applications (A-26-09 through A-26-14) will be considered
• Public testimony limited to five minutes per person per application

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will review several land-use requests and a proposed ordinance regarding data centers. The body will also hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Ordinance LC26-06: Proposed addition of Data Centers as a permitted use in IL and IG zoning districts
• SL-26-06 Harmony Hills II: Request for a 94-lot Major Subdivision (52 single-family homes, 40 duplexes)
• S-26-03 Preston Automotive Group: Site plan for a 50,666 sq. ft. auto dealership, retail, and restaurant space
• CZ-26-02 / LC26-10 Taylor: Request to rezone from Agricultural Residential (AR) to Neighborhood Business (BN)
• C-26-04 McCoy: Request for conditional approval of a home occupation daycare

Building Code Review Committee

The Building Code Review Committee will review the existing 2018 ICC amendments and discuss whether to pass them forward to the 2024 ICC Code. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the remainder of the meeting is procedural (call to order, roll call, staff report, setting next date, and adjournment).

• Review of existing 2018 ICC amendments and discussion of passing them onto the 2024 ICC Code

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss zoning amendments for data centers, a major subdivision, and a home occupation request. The meeting will be held at Levy Court Chambers and is also available virtually.

• Amending zoning code to add Data Center as a permitted use in IL and IG districts
• Public hearing for a 93-lot Major Subdivision (Harmony Hills II)
• Request to rezone a parcel from AR to BN (Neighborhood Business)
• Request for Conditional Approval of a Home Occupation (Daycare)
• Meeting held virtually via Webex and phone

Parks and Recreation Commission

The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, staff reports, old and new business, and public comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or substantive discussions are listed. This is a boilerplate agenda.

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court is meeting at the Old State House for a commemorative session. The body is introducing a resolution to extend the Stormwater Maintenance District for the Griffith Lake Estates Subdivision.

• Resolution 4174: Extension of the Kent County Stormwater Maintenance District for Griffith Lake Estates Subdivision
• Resolution 4250: Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will meet to review the Library Standards Formula and Library Service Districts. The committee will also determine the 2027 meeting calendar.

• Library Standards Formula
• Library Service Districts
• 2027 Meeting Calendar

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to discuss a paramedic sign-on bonus program and an update to the Levy Court Policy Manual. The meeting includes public comments, commissioner comments, and a possible executive session for preliminary discussion on site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters. The workshop is open to the public in person, via WebEx, or by phone.

• Discussion of paramedic sign-on bonus program
• Update to Kent County Levy Court Policy Manual
• Possible executive session on site acquisition for publicly funded capital improvement
• Possible executive session on collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will consider a preliminary approval for the Pintail Crossing 52‑lot major subdivision (duplexes) and one existing single‑family home, and a major subdivision approval for the Carters Creek 41‑lot single‑family development, both located in the Growth Zone Overlay District. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, and commission comments.

• Preliminary approval request for Pintail Crossing: 52‑lot major subdivision (duplexes) plus 1 existing single‑family home, parcels SM-00-121.00-01-56.07-000 & SM-00-121.00-01-25.01-000
• Major subdivision approval request for Carters Creek: 41 single‑family lots, parcel SM-00-129.01-01-60.00-000
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Public comment period
• Commission comments

Levy Court Business

The Levy Court will conduct a public hearing on the FY27 budget ordinance and related resolutions setting property tax rates, sewer assessments, and library district taxes. Other business includes reintroducing an ethics code ordinance, introducing a data center zoning amendment, and considering a lease for Delaware State Police office space. The meeting also features resolutions opposing state bills and awards for generator replacements and a septic project.

• Public hearing on FY27 Operating Budget Ordinance LC26-07
• Resolutions setting FY27 property tax rate, sewer assessment rolls, and library district tax rates
• Reintroduction of Ethics Code Ordinance LC26-04 for public hearing
• Introduction of Data Center zoning amendment Ordinance LC26-06 for public hearing
• Lease agreement for Delaware State Police office space at 911 Public Safety Boulevard

Levy Court Business

The Levy Court will hold a public hearing on the FY27 budget ordinance, property tax rates, sewer assessments, and district tax rates. Other actions include introducing a data center zoning amendment, an ethics code repeal/replacement, and a lease for Delaware State Police office space. Resolutions opposing state bills SB23 and HB450 are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY27 budget ordinance, property tax rate, sewer assessments, and multiple library and suburban park district tax rates (Resolutions 4157–4168, Ordinance LC26-07)
• Introduction of Ordinance LC26-06 to permit data centers in IL and IG zoning districts
• Re-introduction of ethics code repeal/replacement (Ordinance LC26-04) for public hearing
• Lease agreement with Delaware State Police for office space at 911 Public Safety Boulevard
• Resolutions opposing Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to discuss two main agenda items: awarding a contract for FY 2026 generator replacements and state legislation SB 23 (Housing) and HB 450 (ROADS Act). The meeting also includes public comments, commissioners' comments, and a possible executive session for legal, personnel, and collective bargaining matters.

• FY 2026 Generator Replacements Award – contract decision
• Discussion of SB 23 (Housing) and HB 450 (ROADS Act) – state legislation affecting county
• Executive session on site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a major subdivision application for a 41 single-family lot residential development, known as Carters Creek, located within the Growth Zone Overlay district.

• Public hearing for SL-26-05 Carters Creek: request for major subdivision approval of 41 single-family lots on parcel SM-00-129.01-01-60.00-000, inside the Growth Zone Overlay district

Levy Court Business

The June 2 business meeting was cancelled, and a briefing on Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450 will be held at a workshop on June 9. Any further action on Resolutions 4172 and 4173 will be decided after that briefing. An executive session is scheduled immediately after the meeting for discussion of site acquisition, legal strategy, and personnel matters.

• Resolution 4172 – opposition to Senate Bill 23
• Resolution 4173 – opposition to House Bill 450
• Business meeting cancelled; briefing on the two bills scheduled for June 9
• Executive session to discuss site acquisition for a publicly funded capital improvement
• Executive session to address legal strategy, collective bargaining, and personnel matters

Levy Court Workshop

The Levy Court will discuss data centers, consider approving a professional services contract for the Twin Maples MHP Septic Elimination Project, and consider a lease agreement for Delaware State Police office space. They will also receive an overview of the America 250 Business Meeting scheduled for June 23. The meeting may include public comments, commissioner comments, and an executive session.

• Discussion on LC26-06 Data Centers
• Twin Maples MHP Septic Elimination Project – Professional Services Contract Approval
• Lease Agreement for Delaware State Police office at 911 Public Safety Boulevard
• Overview of America 250 Business Meeting (June 23, 2026)
• Possible executive session on capital improvement, litigation, collective bargaining, and personnel

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to discuss two legislative items: SB 23 concerning housing and the ROADS Act. The meeting also includes public comments, commissioner comments, and a possible executive session for site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Discussion of SB 23 - Housing legislation
• Discussion of ROADS Act
• Possible executive session for capital improvement site acquisition, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and personnel matters

TEFRA Hearing Notice

Kent County is holding a public hearing on May 26, 2026, to consider issuing up to $5 million in revenue bonds to refinance existing Series 2008A bonds for Providence Creek Academy, a charter school located at 273 W. Duck Creek Road, Clayton. The bonds would be repaid from loan payments made by the school. The hearing allows public comment on the merits of the project and bond issuance.

• Proposed issuance of revenue bonds not to exceed $5,000,000 for Providence Creek Academy
• Bond proceeds would refinance approximately $4,735,000 of existing Series 2008A bonds
• Project involves facilities at 273 W. Duck Creek Road, Clayton, DE 19938
• Bonds are special limited obligations of Kent County payable solely from borrower loan repayments
• Public comment limited to 10 minutes per speaker; written comments accepted until close of hearing

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court will consider a $5 million bond for Providence Creek Academy, introduce the FY27 budget and tax rates for a June 9 public hearing, and vote on water supply facility amendments and a water tower conditional use. The meeting also includes an ethics code overhaul and a meeting room fee schedule change, both set for July public hearings.

• Introduction of FY27 Budget Ordinance, property tax rates, sewer assessment rolls, and 13 related resolutions for public hearing June 9
• Ordinance LC26-09 authorizing up to $5,000,000 in revenue bonds for Providence Creek Academy Charter School
• Ordinance LC26-03 amending water supply facility requirements for major subdivisions with 11+ lots
• Tidewater Utilities conditional use site plan for an elevated water storage tank at Jarrell Ridge
• Introduction of new ethics ordinance (LC26-04) and meeting room fee schedule amendment (LC25-24) for July public hearings

Levy Court Workshop

The Levy Court will consider a resolution supporting the Greater Dover Museum and an ordinance authorizing up to $5,000,000 in economic development revenue bonds for Providence Creek Academy Charter School to refinance prior debt. It will also discuss updates to the IT Department Granicus project, amendments to personnel policy and paid family medical leave, a one‑year extension of the FY23‑FY25 commercial trash contract, a DNREC conciliation order implementation plan, and changes to high‑strength wastewater and surcharge fees.

• Ordinance LC26-09: authorize up to $5,000,000 revenue bonds for Providence Creek Academy Charter School
• Ordinance LC26-11: amend personnel policy to update pre‑employment drug screening process
• Paid Family Medical Leave Policy Amendment
• FY23‑FY25 Commercial Trash Contract – 1‑year extension
• High Strength Wastewater & Surcharge Fees changes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review department staff reports and address old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review department staff reports. The agenda contains no specific new business or decision items.

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will discuss and vote on a proposed ordinance requiring central water service for major subdivisions with 11 or more lots. The body will also review site plan and preliminary subdivision approvals for several developments.

• Ordinance LC26-03: Amends water supply facility requirements for major subdivisions
• CS-26-03 Tidewater Utilities: Elevated water storage tank in Growth Zone
• SL-26-02 Pintail Crossing: 52-lot major subdivision (duplexes)
• SL-26-04 Hampton Ridge: 175-lot major subdivision
• S-26-02 East Coast Ag Holdings: Agricultural product distribution site plan

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court will meet to approve routine business and discuss a proposed $5,000,000 bond issuance for Providence Creek Academy Charter School. The body will also consider appointments to advisory committees and hold a public hearing on the bond ordinance scheduled for a later date.

• Approval of April 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Ordinance LC26-09 for $5M bond issuance
• Appointment to Community Development Advisory Committee
• Appointment to Community Board of Appeals
• Executive Session on site acquisition and personnel matters

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission holds a public hearing on an ordinance to require central water service with fire protection for major subdivisions of 11 or more lots. It also considers preliminary approval for two major subdivisions (Hampton Ridge, 175 single-family lots; Pintail Crossing, 52 duplex lots) and a conditional use site plan for an elevated water storage tank by Tidewater Utilities. One conditional use application (Cammock auto repair) was removed from the agenda.

• Ordinance LC26-03: amend Kent County Code to require central water service for subdivisions with 11+ lots (public hearing)
• SL-26-04 Hampton Ridge: preliminary approval of 175 single-family lots inside Growth Zone, parcels SM-00-140.00-01-46.00-000
• SL-26-02 Pintail Crossing: preliminary approval of 52-lot duplex subdivision inside Growth Zone, parcels SM-00-121.00-01-56.07-000 & SM-00-121.00-01-25.01-000
• CS-26-03 Tidewater Utilities-Jarrell Ridge: conditional use site plan for elevated water storage tank inside Growth Zone, parcel NM-00-119.00-02-48.02-000
• C-26-03 Cammock auto repair conditional use (removed from agenda per revised posting)

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court holds a workshop to discuss the DE Turf Dome Project, review an opioid abatement grant, consider two ordinances on ethics and meeting room fees, and explore ethical separation of duties. Public comments are accepted. The agenda includes a possible executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Discussion of DE Turf Dome Project
• Review of Opioid Abatement and Remediation Strategies (OARS) Grant
• Ordinance LC26-04: Ethics, post-employment restrictions, and standards of conduct
• Ordinance LC25-24: Amending Chapter 128 Fees (Meeting Room Fee Schedule)
• Policy discussion: Ethical Separation of Official Duties and Campaign Activities

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to present the final summary of the FY27 budget. The meeting will also include a discussion of DE250 and allow public and commissioners’ comments. An executive session may follow to consider site acquisition for a capital improvement, collective‑bargaining strategy, potential litigation, and personnel matters.

• FY27 Budget Review Final Summary
• DE250 Discussion and Information
• Public Comments
• Commissioners' Comments
• Executive Session on site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel

Levy Court Business

The Kent County Levy Court will discuss a conditional use request for a Delmarva Power and Light electric substation. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the Satterfield Subdivision Stormwater Maintenance District and the FY27 health insurance plan.

• C-26-02 Delmarva Power and Light: Conditional Use Approval for an Electric Substation in the Growth Zone Overlay District
• Resolution 4149: Satterfield Subdivision Stormwater Maintenance District
• FY27 Employee/Retiree Health Insurance Plan
• Diffuser Replacement Project and Sole Source Purchase
• Resolution 4156: Kent County Business Week (May 3-9, 2026)

Assessment Review Board

The Kent County Assessment Review Board will consider multiple tax exemption requests from government entities and non-profits, including the Town of Cheswold, Fork Landing West Homeowner & Maintenance Assoc, the City of Milford (covering many parcels on Innovation Way, Airport Rd, Corporate Dr, and Canterbury Rd), and South Bowers Improvement Association. The board will also hear property assessment appeals from Mary Downs and Casey Walden, and handle stipulations, withdrawals, and denials. Additionally, elderly/disability exemption requests are on the agenda.

• Exemption request for Town of Cheswold — .108 AC on Commerce St, Cheswold
• Exemption request for Fork Landing West Homeowner & Maintenance Assoc — 7 parcels totaling about 3.33 AC on Pontoon Dr, Sternwheeler Ct, and Memphis Queen Rd in Felton
• Exemption request for City of Milford — 31 parcels totaling about 154.33 AC on Innovation Way, Airport Rd, Corporate Dr, and Canterbury Rd in Milford
• Exemption request for South Bowers Improvement Association — .08 AC on S Bowers Rd, Milford
• Appeals: Mary Downs (51 Panama St, Smyrna) and Casey Walden (6 Talley Dr, Smyrna)

Levy Court Workshop

The Kent County Levy Court will hold a budget workshop to review the FY27 budget. Public comments and commissioners' comments will be heard. After the workshop, a closed executive session may discuss site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters.

• FY27 budget review
• Public comments on the budget
• Commissioners' comments on the budget
• Potential executive session on site acquisition and legal matters

Board of Adjustment

The Kent County Board of Adjustment will hear testimony regarding three specific applications. The board will also review a notice of decision for one property and address old business for another.

• Public hearing for Bigg Jims Homes, LLC (Tax Map No. 8-00-122.12-01-54.00-000)
• Public hearing for Tidewater Utilities, Inc. (Tax Map No. 7-00-119.00-02-48.02-000)
• Public hearing for Curtis L. Cross (Tax Map No. 8-00-127.00-01-49.02-000)
• Notice of Decision for Gene A. & Christine M. Mullen (Tax Map No. 3-00-035.00-01-52.00-000)
• Old business for Faye Z. Wing (Tax map No. 7-00-111.02-01-01.00-000)