Fenwick Island · Land use
Fenwick Island, Delaware: land use, zoning and development
Fenwick Island has 778 tax parcels on 146 mapped acres. 1 Sussex County land-use cases in the SussexCounty.ai docket list Fenwick Island as their area, as of 2026-10-24.
Most recent land-use applications listing Fenwick Island
| Case | Type | Applied | Status entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-25-49 | Site Plan | 2025-07-29 | Approved |
Applicant names are available to SussexCounty.ai Pro subscribers. Full records are on the Sussex County land use docket.
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Questions about land use in Fenwick Island
How many tax parcels are in Fenwick Island?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 778 tax parcels in Fenwick Island, covering 145.8 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.154 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.
What share of Sussex County parcels are in Fenwick Island?
Fenwick Island holds 0.5% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.
How many Sussex County land-use cases list Fenwick Island as their area?
1 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Fenwick Island 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 Fenwick Island?
By application type: fewer than 5 site plan. Source: Planning docket statistics.
How many Fenwick Island-area land-use cases were approved?
fewer than 5 have an approval among their status entries, none are pending, none were denied and none were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24.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 Fenwick Island were filed each year?
By application date: fewer than 5 in 2025. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
Who issues building permits in Fenwick Island?
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 Fenwick Island Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is 302-539-3011. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
When does the Fenwick Island Town Council meet?
The town site says regular Town Council meetings are "generally held on the fourth Friday of each month but may be held other times as well." Dates are posted at least seven days ahead. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
Who handles planning and zoning in Fenwick Island?
The town has its own Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. The commission prepares and reviews the comprehensive plan, holds hybrid public meetings, and takes questions at [email protected]. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov, fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
Does Fenwick Island have its own zoning code?
Yes. The Town Code and Charter are published on ecode360 (ecode360.com/FE1574), linked from the town site. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov, ecode360.com.
Who provides water and sewer in Fenwick Island?
The town utilities page lists "Water: Artesian Water" and "Sewer: Sussex County." Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
Who collects trash in Fenwick Island?
The town site names Casella as the trash and recycling collector and points to a published collection calendar. Holiday weeks push service to the following day. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
Does Fenwick Island have its own police department?
Yes. The town site has a Police menu with a department mission statement, staff page, parking permits and community programs. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
What is the Fenwick Island property tax rate?
The town site states: "The Town of Fenwick Island tax rate is $0.174015 per $100 of assessed value." Bills are mailed by August 1, due September 15 with a grace period to October 1. The last revaluation was in 2019. No transfer tax is mentioned on that page. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
What has Fenwick Island posted about town code recently?
On October 16, 2026 the town posted a proposed first reading of Chapter 61-14(B), Pile Driving. (Reported 2026-10-16.) Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
Is Fenwick Island hiring for a key town post?
On October 13, 2026 the town posted that it is hiring a Town Manager. (Reported 2026-10-13.) Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
What flooding and storm news did Fenwick Island have in fall 2026?
Coastal Point reported on October 1, 2026 that a church hosted a disaster-preparedness program after bayside flooding reached nearly two feet, and on October 9, 2026 that DNREC restored beach crossovers where sand was available. (Reported 2026-10-09.) Source: coastalpoint.com.
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Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction