Ocean View, DE

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will consider authorizing the Town Manager to sign an intergovernmental agreement with Sussex County for property assessment data, approve a recommendation to install a fiber optic broadband network with IQ Fiber, and vote on proclamations and drainage funding requests. The meeting also includes a public hearing, audit presentation, and reports from town staff and committees.

• Vote on authorizing Town Manager to sign intergovernmental agreement for Sussex County property assessment data
• Vote on recommendation to install fiber optic broadband network with IQ Fiber (OpCo,DE) LLC
• Vote on funding notification for Daisey Avenue drainage and widening west of Foreside Commons Court
• Vote on additional funding for Cottages and Hudson Avenue drainage
• Proclamations for The Dunes Pink Classic and DFG Annual Golf Classic 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a single new business item: a variance request for a wall sign at 70 Atlantic Avenue. The property owners want to install a 19.75 sq. ft. sign, exceeding the 10 sq. ft. maximum allowed in the GB-1 zone by 9.75 sq. ft. The board will also approve minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting.

• V-473: Variance request for a 19.75 sq. ft. wall sign at 70 Atlantic Ave (GB-1 zone), exceeding the 10 sq. ft. limit by 9.75 sq. ft.
• Applicant is Phillips & Gay; property owner is Terrell-Phillips, LLC.
• Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a revision to the site plan for Ocean View Beach Club, proposing to subdivide 0.090 acres from condominium parcel A and remove three cottages. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Review of site plan revision for Ocean View Beach Club (applications P-258 & P-260)
• Subdivision of 0.090 acres from condominium parcel A (Amenity Center Parcel) into parcels A1 and A2
• Removal of Cottages 1, 2, and 3 from the recorded plan (PB 238 PG 21, November 4, 2016)
• Property located on Beach Club Avenue (PIDN: 408.351), zoned RPC (Residential Planned Community)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on first reading of an amended FY2026 budget and second reading of a bond ordinance for capital projects. They will also consider adopting Sussex County property assessments for FY2028 tax billing, approve a recommendation for the Berzins Nature and Trail project, and discuss police succession planning. The meeting includes routine reports and citizen comment periods.

• First reading of ordinance to amend FY2026 operating and capital budgets
• Second reading of ordinance authorizing General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, for capital improvements
• Resolution to adopt Sussex County property assessments effective May 1, 2027, for FY2028 tax billing
• Recommendation to approve OVPZ&D 26-07 Berzins Nature and Trail
• Recommendation to direct increased earned interest to Berzins Nature Park project

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 18, 2026, to decide two variance applications. One seeks to allow a garage exceeding the 14-foot height limit at 4 Oakwood Avenue. The other requests multiple sign variances at 3 Atlantic Avenue, including larger and taller signage than code permits.

• V-471: Variance for a 15.4-foot detached garage at 4 Oakwood Avenue (R-1 zone); code max is 14 feet
• V-472: Variance to increase freestanding sign area from 24 sq ft to 43.1 sq ft per side at 3 Atlantic Avenue (GB-1 zone)
• V-472: Variance to allow changeable copy sign area of 20 sq ft per face (code max 12 sq ft)
• V-472: Variance to increase sign height from 12 ft to 14 ft
• Swearing-in of new board member Jeffrey Byrd

Planning & Zoning

The commission will consider a final land development plan for the Blue Heron Landing subdivision at 32 & 34 Woodland Avenue, which would split two parcels into seven single-family lots. They will also review two concept-level plans: a storage building and parking changes at 5 Atlantic Avenue, and a commercial building with a drive-through at 95, 97, & 101 Atlantic Avenue.

• P-336: Final review of Blue Heron Landing subdivision (2 lots into 7) at 32 & 34 Woodland Avenue, R-1 zoning
• P-363: Concept review of a 2,376+/- sq ft accessory storage building and parking alterations at 5 Atlantic Avenue, GB-1 zoning
• P-364: Concept review of consolidating three parcels into one and building a 5-unit commercial building with a fast-food drive-through at 95, 97, & 101 Atlantic Avenue, GB-1 zoning

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a bond ordinance to fund capital improvement projects, then consider adopting the annual operating and capital budgets for FY2026. Reports from town staff and committees are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on bond ordinance for capital projects
• First reading of ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds
• Consideration of FY2026 annual operating and capital budgets
• Reports from finance, public safety, planning, and public works

The Town Council held a first reading of an ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects. No public comments were made, and no vote was taken on the ordinance. The meeting was largely procedural, with reports received and filed and the agenda and prior minutes approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed financial report
• Received and filed public safety report
• Received and filed planning, zoning and development report
• Received and filed town manager report
• Received and filed public works report
• Received and filed MVFC report

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a second reading of an ordinance to create a Tax Rate Stabilization Trust Fund. They will also consider renewing a police MOU with South Bethany, approving bank resolutions, replacing bathroom doors at John West Park, and discussing a potential dog park at John West Park.

• Public hearing on second reading of ordinance to establish a Tax Rate Stabilization Trust Fund (Chapter 16)
• Discussion and possible vote on renewal of Police MOU with South Bethany and Ocean View
• Discussion and possible vote on resolutions from WSFS Bank and Fulton Bank
• Discussion and possible vote on recommendation to replace bathroom doors at John West Park
• Discussion and possible vote regarding adding a dog park to John West Park

The Town Council unanimously approved a second-reading ordinance establishing a Tax Rate Stabilization Trust Fund (Chapter 16 of the Town Code). The council also unanimously approved renewal of a mutual-aid MOU with South Bethany Police, resolutions from WSFS Bank and Fulton Bank, and a $8,013.85 contract to Pro-Exteriors for bathroom door replacement. A dog park proposal was discussed but not recommended by the town manager due to liability concerns; no vote was taken.

• Approved ordinance creating Tax Rate Stabilization Trust Fund (5-0)
• Approved renewal of MOU with South Bethany Police and Ocean View Police (5-0)
• Approved resolution from WSFS Bank (5-0)
• Approved resolution from Fulton Bank (5-0)
• Awarded $8,013.85 contract to Pro-Exteriors for bathroom door replacement (5-0)
• Dog park proposal discussed but not recommended; no vote taken

Town Meetings

This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Ocean View Town Council. The Council will administer the oath of office to three elected officials, elect a mayor pro tem, and vote on appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Assessment, and Board of Election. A meeting schedule for the coming year will also be adopted.

• Administer oath of office to Tom Maly, Jay Tyminski, and John Planchart
• Vote on reappointing Greg Neuner and appointing Jeff Byrd to the Board of Adjustment (terms ending May 2028)
• Vote on reappointing Ken Sigvardson to Planning & Zoning Commission (term ending May 2031)
• Vote on appointing Buddy Alves to replace Thomas Maly on Planning & Zoning Commission (term ending 2027)
• Vote on reappointing Ed Donnelly, Kitty Rehrig, and Sue Kerwin to the Board of Assessment (term ending May 2027)

The Town Council held a reorganizational meeting, swore in newly elected officials, elected a Mayor Pro-Tem, approved the 2026 meeting calendar, and made appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Assessment, and Board of Elections. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Elected Council Member Tyminski as Mayor Pro-Tem (4-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar with November date corrected to 10th (4-0)
• Reappointed Greg Neuner and appointed Jeffrey Byrd to Board of Adjustment (4-0)
• Appointed Buddy Alves and reappointed Ken Sigvardson to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Reappointed Ed Donnelly, Kitty Rehrig, and Sue Kerwin to Board of Assessment (4-0)
• Reappointed Michael Charvet and Jean Sullivan to Board of Elections (4-0)
• Approved resolution for Municipal Clerks Week, May 3–9 (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three applications: a special exception for a fast-food restaurant with drive-through at 95-101 Atlantic Avenue, along with two variance requests for lot coverage and screening; a variance to allow an 18-foot accessory building at 32793 Cedar Drive; and a variance for a 3-season room addition at 19 N. Horseshoe Drive.

• V-467 & 468: Special exception for fast-food restaurant with drive-through at 95-101 Atlantic Avenue (zoned GB-1)
• V-467 & 468: Variance for 61% lot coverage (max 50%) and reduced screening width from 15 ft to 6 ft along Atlantic Avenue
• V-469: Variance to allow 18-ft accessory structure (pole building) at 32793 Cedar Drive (R-1 zone, max 14 ft)
• V-470: Variance for 12-ft projection into 30-ft rear setback and 37% lot coverage (max 35%) at 19 N. Horseshoe Drive

The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for a fast-food restaurant with drive-through (Dunkin' Donuts) at 95-101 Atlantic Avenue, along with variances for lot coverage and screening width. The board also granted a height variance for a garage on Cedar Drive and a setback/lot coverage variance for a three-season room on North Horseshoe Drive. All decisions were made with specific conditions, including required buffering and documentation from DelDOT.

• Approved special exception V-467 for fast-food restaurant with drive-through at 95-101 Atlantic Avenue (4-1)
• Approved lot coverage variance V-468 from 50% to 61% for same property (5-0)
• Approved screening width variance V-468 from 15 ft to 6 ft along Atlantic Avenue, contingent on DelDOT permission (5-0)
• Approved height variance V-469 for 18 ft garage at 32793 Cedar Drive, with condition to plant buffer of at least 50 green giants (5-0)
• Approved variance V-470 for 12 ft rear setback encroachment and 37% lot coverage at 19 N. Horseshoe Drive (4-0, one recusal)

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider first readings of the FY27 annual operations budget and a five-year capital expenditures budget. They will also vote on a new Tax Rate Stabilization Trust Fund ordinance, an updated fee schedule, and a charter change to adjust councilperson filing deadlines. Other items include a recommendation for a parking facility on Oakwood Avenue and municipal maintenance services.

• First reading of ordinance establishing FY27 Annual Operations Budget
• First reading of ordinance revising Capital Expenditures Budget FY2027-2031
• First reading of ordinance to create a Tax Rate Stabilization Trust Fund
• Resolution to support charter change for councilperson filing deadline
• Approval of FY27 Fee Schedule and recommendations for Oakwood parking facility and municipal maintenance services

The Ocean View Town Council unanimously approved the FY27 operating budget and the revised capital expenditures budget for FY27-2031. The council also approved a charter change resolution to extend the candidate filing deadline to 45 days before the election, adopted the FY27 fee schedule, and awarded contracts for the Oakland parking facility and municipal maintenance services. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved FY27 annual operations budget ordinance (5-0)
• Approved revised capital expenditures budget for FY27-2031 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to change charter candidate filing deadline to 45 days before election (5-0)
• Approved FY27 fee schedule resolution (5-0)
• Approved awarding $223,000 Oakland parking facility contract to Adel Construction (5-0)
• Approved awarding municipal maintenance services contract to Adel Construction and Caliber Construction (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Council authorized town manager to proceed with potential land purchase (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications. One seeks to exceed the maximum lot coverage of 45% at 4 Luzerne Drive in the MXPC zone. The other requests eight variances at 5 Canal Court in the R-1 zone, including setbacks and lot coverage.

• V-466: Variance to exceed 45% lot coverage (proposed ~54%) for a concrete patio and walkway at 4 Luzerne Drive in Silver Woods MXPC zone
• V-465: Eight variances at 5 Canal Court in R-1 zone, including building projections into front, side, and rear setbacks, and a driveway width of 21.5 ft. (max 20 ft.)
• V-465: Proposed lot coverage of 39% exceeds the 35% maximum in R-1 zoning

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance applications. The first allows a patio and walkway at 4 Luzerne Drive, exceeding the 45% lot coverage limit by 9%. The second permits multiple setbacks and lot coverage variances at 5 Canal Court to renovate and connect existing structures. Both approvals were conditioned on submission of a single lot grading plan.

• Approved variance V-466 for 4 Luzerne Drive to exceed lot coverage limit (45% to 54%) for a concrete patio and walkway, with a single lot grading plan required (4-0)
• Approved variances 1-7 for V-465 at 5 Canal Court, including setbacks, lot coverage up to 39%, and driveway width of 21.5 ft., with a single lot grading plan required (4-0)

Town Meetings

The Board of Assessment will meet to consider a property assessment appeal for 55 Old Forge Drive. The board will hear the appeal and vote on a decision. The meeting also includes swearing-in of board members and approval of the agenda.

• Property assessment appeal for 55 Old Forge Drive (SussexCTM#134-16.00-0943.00 / PIDN#413-094)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a final land development plan (P-355) for the consolidation of three lots and construction of a bank with drive-in and an office building at 33, 35, and 39 Atlantic Avenue. The applicant is Pennoni Associates on behalf of Albari, LLC. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting.

• Final land development plan P-355 for 'Albari Spots' proposing lot consolidation and construction of a bank with drive-in and an office building at 33, 35, and 39 Atlantic Avenue
• Properties are zoned GB1 (General Business District 1)
• Approval of January 15, 2026 meeting minutes

Town Meetings

The Board of Supervisors of Elections will certify candidates for Mayor (Thomas Maly and Randy Robust), District 1 (John Planchart and Richard Dimock), and District 3 (Joseph Tyminski, unopposed). The board will then vote to approve the elections for Mayor and District 1, and to declare Joseph Tyminski elected without opposition.

• Certification of candidates for Mayor: Thomas Maly and Randy Robust
• Certification of candidates for District 1: John Planchart and Richard Dimock
• Certification of Joseph Tyminski as unopposed candidate for District 3
• Motion to approve election for Mayor
• Motion to approve election for District 1

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a second public hearing and vote on rezoning a 24,916 sqft parcel at 32451 Windmill Drive from single-family to one- and two-family residential. They will also discuss the FY27 operating budget, consider a grant request from the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, and vote on several new policies including an unattended display policy and an unassigned fund balance.

• Second hearing on rezoning 32451 Windmill Drive (parcel 134-12.00-386.00) from R-1 to R-2
• Discussion of FY27 Operating Budget presented March 3, 2026
• Vote on Millville Volunteer Fire Company grant request for FY26
• Vote on new Unattended Display Policy for town property
• Vote on establishing an Unassigned Fund Balance

Town Council unanimously approved a zoning change for 32451 Windmill Drive from R-1 to R-2, allowing one- and two-family residential development, with a condition requiring a buffer approved by the Planning Department. Council also approved $84,443 in grant funding for the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, awarded a $617,130 sidewalk contract to Mumford and Miller Concrete, and awarded a $114,956 street paving contract to Jerry's Paving. A policy to keep unattended displays in parks secular was adopted unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 32451 Windmill Drive from R-1 to R-2 with buffer condition (4-0)
• Approved $84,443 grant for Millville Volunteer Fire Company (4-0)
• Approved new three-year ambulance subscription service agreement with MVFC (4-0)
• Adopted policy keeping unattended displays in parks secular (4-0)
• Awarded $617,130 sidewalk project on Woodland Avenue to Mumford and Miller Concrete (4-0)
• Awarded $114,956 FY2026 street paving project to Jerry's Paving (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on a town sign honoring Miss Delaware Hailey Mack
• Approved addendum to unassigned fund balance policy setting max at 4 months (4-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold a budget workshop to review the proposed FY27 General Fund Operating Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Program. A presentation on infrastructure financing from PFM Financial Advisors is also scheduled. The meeting includes two public comment periods and will conclude with council direction to the town manager.

• Presentation of FY27 General Fund Operating Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Presentation and discussion on infrastructure financing by PFM Financial Advisors
• Council will provide direction to the Town Manager on the FY27 budget
• Two public comment periods for input on the proposed budget
• Executive session scheduled for legal advice on litigation, personnel, land acquisition, or sale of town assets

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed FY27 Operating Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Program. The agenda includes a presentation from the Town Manager and department heads, followed by Council deliberation. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting under Citizens' Privilege, with a 3-minute speaking limit per person.

• Presentation of FY27 General Fund and Water Fund Operating Budget
• Presentation of FY27-31 Capital Improvement Program
• Council discussion and direction on the proposed budget
• Public comment period at start of meeting (3-minute limit per speaker)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider Application P-361, submitted by Plitko, LLC, to subdivide one parcel zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential) at NW/Elliott Ave. and E. DeMarie Dr. into four residential lots and one open space parcel. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and agenda items.

• Application P-361 for subdivision of residual lands of Jeffrey A. & Stephanie A. Wilkinson into 4 residential lots and 1 open space parcel
• Property located at NW/Elliott Ave., E. DeMarie Dr. (PIDN: 135.004 / Sussex CTM# 134-12.00-327.00)
• Property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential)
• Approval of December 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (3-0) to advance application P-361, which would subdivide one parcel into four residential lots and one open space parcel on R-1 zoned property at NW/Elliott Avenue and E. DeMarie Drive. The motion was made by Mr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Sigvardson. No public comments were received. The meeting also approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously.

• Approved agenda unanimously (3-0)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2025 unanimously (3-0)
• Moved application P-361 (subdivision into 4 lots + open space) forward to final site plan (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:17pm unanimously (3-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting to consider one new business item: a variance request (V-464) for a property at 5 Captains Court. The applicants seek to exceed the maximum 14-foot height limit for a detached accessory structure to build a 25-foot-9-inch three-car garage. The board will also vote on the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• V-464: Variance request from Article V, §140-32 for a 25'-9" detached garage at 5 Captains Court (R-1 zoning)
• Approval of December 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance (3-0) allowing a 25-foot-9-inch detached garage at 5 Canal Court, exceeding the 14-foot height limit by 11 feet 9 inches. The property owners cited an irregular lot and need for car-stacking equipment. The board conditioned approval on no livable second floor and reestablishment of a buffer.

• Approved variance V-464 for 25.5-ft detached garage at 5 Canal Court (3-0)
• Conditioned approval on no livable second floor and buffer reestablishment

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a workshop to receive a presentation from the International Association of Chiefs of Police on a risk analysis. The council will then review and discuss the presentation. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Risk Analysis (Houck)
• Review and Discussion of Presentation

The meeting was a workshop with no votes on substantive matters. Council heard a presentation from the International Association of Chiefs of Police on a risk analysis of the town's policing environment, covering legal authority, liability exposure, operational impact, and risk management. Recommendations included adopting a more restrictive pursuit policy and evaluating insurance coverage. No action was taken.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a first public hearing on an ordinance to rezone a 24,916 sqft parcel at 32451 Windmill Drive from single-family (R-1) to one- and two-family (R-2) residential. The council will also discuss and possibly vote on the 2026 election calendar, a pavement management plan for FY27-31, funding for Berzins Nature Center amenities, purchase of two police interceptor vehicles, FY27 budget items, a police department report, and a proposed switch from state health plans to a self-insured pooled plan.

• First hearing to rezone 32451 Windmill Drive (parcel 134-12.00-386.00) from R-1 to R-2
• Discussion and possible vote on 2026 election calendar
• Possible vote to recommend approval of Pavement Management Report for FY27-31
• Possible vote to recommend funding for Berzins Nature Center amenities design
• Possible vote on purchase of two replacement police interceptor vehicles

The Ocean View Town Council voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager and Police Chief to implement the IACP risk assessment path forward, addressing liability concerns for mutual aid calls. The council also approved migrating town employee health plans from the State of Delaware to the Delaware Valley Health Trust effective July 1, 2026, and authorized an emergency purchase of two police vehicles for $156,265.63. Additional approvals included the FY2027-2031 pavement management report, $75,980.24 for Berzin's Nature Center design, and the 2026 election calendar.

• Authorized Town Manager and Police Chief to implement IACP risk assessment path forward (5-0)
• Approved migration from State of Delaware health plans to Delaware Valley Health Trust effective July 1, 2026 (4-0, one recusal)
• Approved emergency purchase of two police vehicles for $156,265.63 (5-0)
• Approved Pavement Management Report for FY2027-FY2031 (5-0)
• Approved additional $75,980.24 for Berzin's Nature Center design (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Election Calendar (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2025 meeting (5-0)