Bridgeville · Land use
Bridgeville, Delaware: land use, zoning and development
Bridgeville has 2,261 tax parcels on 2,446 mapped acres. 30 Sussex County land-use cases in the SussexCounty.ai docket list Bridgeville as their area, as of 2026-10-24.
Most recent land-use applications listing Bridgeville
| Case | Type | Applied | Status entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOE-26-57 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-09-18 | Approved, Pending |
| CU 2659 | Conditional Use | 2026-08-21 | Pending |
| MOE-26-39 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-17 | Approved, Pending |
| MOE-26-41 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-13 | Approved, Pending |
| MOE-26-40 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-10 | Approved |
| MOE-26-35 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-02 | Approved, Pending |
| MOE-26-29 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-01 | Approved, Pending |
| CU 2649 | Conditional Use | 2026-05-15 | Pending, Withdrawn |
Applicant names are available to SussexCounty.ai Pro subscribers. Full records are on the Sussex County land use docket.
More about Bridgeville
Questions about land use in Bridgeville
How many tax parcels are in Bridgeville?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 2,261 tax parcels in Bridgeville, covering 2,446.5 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.164 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.
What share of Sussex County parcels are in Bridgeville?
Bridgeville holds 1.4% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.
How many Sussex County land-use cases list Bridgeville as their area?
30 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Bridgeville as their area. The area is the locality name in the county record; it does not by itself mean the property is inside town limits. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket, compiled from the Sussex County public docket.
What kinds of land-use cases are filed near Bridgeville?
By application type: 12 minor subdivision, 9 conditional use, 6 site plan, fewer than 5 variance, fewer than 5 change of zone. Source: Planning docket statistics.
How many Bridgeville-area land-use cases were approved?
20 have an approval among their status entries, 7 are pending, fewer than 5 were denied and fewer than 5 were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
How many land-use applications near Bridgeville were filed each year?
By application date: 16 in 2025, 14 in 2026 (through 2026-10-24). Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
Who issues building permits in Bridgeville?
Sussex County issues building permits countywide, including inside municipalities, per the county building permits page. Check with the town for any local requirements. Look up a parcel's permits by PIN on the SussexCounty.ai permits page.
Town government and zoning
Where is Bridgeville Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 101 N. Main Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933, phone 302.337.7135. Weekday hours are listed as 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov.
When do the Bridgeville Commissioners meet?
The town site lists a Commission Workshop on October 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM and a Commission Meeting on November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM. It does not state a standing day pattern; see the Meetings and Calendar page. Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov, bridgeville.delaware.gov.
Who handles planning and zoning in Bridgeville?
Bridgeville has its own Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment, with minutes posted on the town site. A Planning and Zoning meeting is listed for October 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov, bridgeville.delaware.gov.
Does Bridgeville have its own zoning code?
Yes. The town site links a Town Code page that points to ecode360, plus a Planning and Zoning page and meeting minutes. Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov, bridgeville.delaware.gov.
Who provides water in Bridgeville?
The Town of Bridgeville Water Department supplies drinking water, "delivered from six groundwater wells." Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov.
Who runs sewer service in Bridgeville?
Sussex County. The town site states: "As of July 1, 2021, the sewer system is owned and operated by Sussex County." Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov.
Does Bridgeville have its own police department?
Yes. The Bridgeville Police Department is at 105 S. Main Street; the administrative line is 302-337-8302 and emergencies go to 911. Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov.
Who collects trash in Bridgeville?
The town site does not state a regular trash hauler. It lists a Town Clean Up Day and bulk trash pickup on October 1, 2026. Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov.
What infrastructure news did Bridgeville post recently?
The town posted a notice of a water main break on Market Street on September 29, 2026. (Reported 2026-09-29.) Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov.
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Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction