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Land Use - Boards & Commissions

The following public boards and commissions are responsible for making recommendations and/or decisions on a variety of land use related laws and judgments. All board meetings are open to the public.

Individuals needing reasonable accommodations according to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call 395-5400 (DRS, 1-800-232-5460) at least five (5) business days before the meeting/hearing.

Information on agenda items is available in the Department of Land Use, New Castle County Government Center, 87 Reads Way, Corporate Commons, New Castle, DE from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or call 395-5400.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment hears requests from property owners for variances from a variety of County laws and regulations.

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board makes recommendations and delineations for historic district boundaries, maintains a survey of historic properties and reviews permits relative to historic properties.

License Inspection Review Board

The License Inspection Review Board hears appeals regarding the issuance, transfer, renewal, refusal, suspension, revocation or cancellation of County-issued licenses or decisions rendered through the inspections process.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on proposed changes to zoning, subdivision regulations, deed restrictions and the Comprehensive Development Plan.

Rental Housing Advisory Committee

The Rental Housing Advisory Committee is appointed by County Council with the advice and consent of the County Executive. The committee is comprised of nine members.

Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee (RPATAC)

The RPATAC provides technical support and submits recommendations to the Department of Land Use regarding issues impacting protected environmental resources.