Delmar · Land use
Delmar, Delaware: land use, zoning and development
Delmar has 913 tax parcels on 1,095 mapped acres. 14 Sussex County land-use cases in the SussexCounty.ai docket list Delmar as their area, as of 2026-10-24.
Most recent land-use applications listing Delmar
| Case | Type | Applied | Status entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOE-26-60 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-09-23 | Approved, Pending |
| MOE-26-53 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-08-12 | Approved, Pending |
| S-17-56 | Site Plan | 2026-08-12 | Approved |
| MOE-26-47 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-08-03 | Approved, Pending |
| CU 2653 | Conditional Use | 2026-06-24 | Pending |
| MOE-26-31 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-06-24 | Approved, Pending |
| CU 2652 | Conditional Use | 2026-06-02 | Pending, Recommended approval |
| 13198 | Variance | 2026-04-14 | Approved |
Applicant names are available to SussexCounty.ai Pro subscribers. Full records are on the Sussex County land use docket.
More about Delmar
Questions about land use in Delmar
How many tax parcels are in Delmar?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 913 tax parcels in Delmar, covering 1,094.7 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.211 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.
What share of Sussex County parcels are in Delmar?
Delmar holds 0.6% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.
How many Sussex County land-use cases list Delmar as their area?
14 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Delmar 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 Delmar?
By application type: 6 minor subdivision, fewer than 5 site plan, fewer than 5 conditional use, fewer than 5 variance, fewer than 5 major subdivision, fewer than 5 change of zone. Source: Planning docket statistics.
How many Delmar-area land-use cases were approved?
10 have an approval among their status entries, fewer than 5 are pending, none were denied and none were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
How many land-use applications near Delmar were filed each year?
By application date: 5 in 2025, 9 in 2026 (through 2026-10-24). Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
Who issues building permits in Delmar?
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 Delmar Town Hall?
The town site lists Town Hall at 100 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Delmar, MD 21875, lobby open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Delmar is one town split by the state line, and the Delaware phone is (302) 846-2664. Source: townofdelmar.us.
When does Delmar Town Council meet?
The town site does not state a standing schedule. It lists a Mayor and Council meeting on November 2, 2026 and posts agendas under Meeting Minutes & Agendas. Source: townofdelmar.us, townofdelmar.us.
Who handles planning and zoning in Delmar, Delaware?
The Planning & Zoning Director supports the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Delaware Board of Adjustments. The 2015 Delmar Planning & Zoning Code is posted as a PDF, and the general city code is on ecode360 (ecode360.com/DE4184). Source: townofdelmar.us.
Who provides water and sewer in Delmar?
The Delmar Utility Commission provides water and sewer service inside town limits and a limited area outside. The town also lists Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment departments. Source: townofdelmar.us, townofdelmar.us.
Who collects trash in Delmar, Delaware?
The town FAQ says "Delmar, DE trash pickup day is Tuesday and recycling occurs every other Wednesday." The Maryland side picks up on Thursday. Source: townofdelmar.us.
Does Delmar have its own police department?
Yes. The FAQ says there is one Police Department serving both sides of town, and the town site links delmarpolice.com. Source: townofdelmar.us, townofdelmar.us.
Does Delmar charge a transfer tax?
Sussex County's first-time homebuyer page lists a Delmar "1% Transfer Tax." The town site does not state a property tax rate. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
What did Delmar post about its planning commission in 2026?
A homepage slide stated applications for the Planning and Zoning Commission were accepted through February 13, 2026. (Reported 2026-02-13.) Source: townofdelmar.us.
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Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction