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Board of Adjustment
Address:
NCC Government Center
87 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720

General Information & Property Complaints:
(302) 395-5555
Land Use Questions:
(302) 395-5400

Fax: (302) 395-5587

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Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Board of Adjustment

Board Responsibilities

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

Meeting Schedule

The Board of Adjustment meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Thursdays. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are held at the New Castle County Government Center, 87 Reads Way, New Castle Corporate Commons, New Castle, Delaware. All meetings are open to the public.

Providing Input

Staff contact for the Board of Adjustment is Joe Abele. Public comments regarding applications should be submitted in writing either 1) by e-mail to LandUse@nccde.org; 2) via fax to (302) 395-5443; or 3) by U.S. mail to Board of Adjustment, 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.

Board Members

  • David H. Burt, Chair
  • Michael Ciabattoni, Vice Chair
  • Francis McCann
  • Gregory Collins
  • James Hudson
  • Marietta Whalen
  • Terry Parker

Members are appointed by the County Executive and County Council.

  • Application Form
  • Rules of Procedure
  • Board of Adjustment Information Booklet - This book is intended to be a helpful tool for applicants to the Board of Adjustments, citizens who are interested in providing input to the Board, or anyone who would like to understand the role of the Board. The book has been designed to be generally informational, not all-inclusive. For a definitive interpretation of any specific matter related to the Board, please contact the Department of Land Use.