Frankford · Land use
Frankford, Delaware: land use, zoning and development
Frankford has 501 tax parcels on 694 mapped acres. 38 Sussex County land-use cases in the SussexCounty.ai docket list Frankford as their area, as of 2026-10-24.
Most recent land-use applications listing Frankford
| Case | Type | Applied | Status entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOE-26-68 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-10-07 | Pending |
| MOE-26-69 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-10-07 | Approved, Pending |
| MOE-26-64 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-09-28 | Approved, Pending |
| CZ 2067 | Change Of Zone | 2026-09-21 | Pending |
| 13225 | Variance | 2026-07-09 | Approved, Pending |
| 13214 | Variance | 2026-06-04 | Approved, Pending |
| 13206 | Variance | 2026-05-06 | Denied, Pending |
| MOE-25-91 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-04-30 | Approved |
Applicant names are available to SussexCounty.ai Pro subscribers. Full records are on the Sussex County land use docket.
More about Frankford
Questions about land use in Frankford
How many tax parcels are in Frankford?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 501 tax parcels in Frankford, covering 693.6 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.362 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.
What share of Sussex County parcels are in Frankford?
Frankford holds 0.3% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.
How many Sussex County land-use cases list Frankford as their area?
38 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Frankford 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 Frankford?
By application type: 10 conditional use, 9 site plan, 8 variance, fewer than 5 minor subdivision, fewer than 5 major subdivision, fewer than 5 change of zone, fewer than 5 special use exception, fewer than 5 variance / special use exception. Source: Planning docket statistics.
How many Frankford-area land-use cases were approved?
24 have an approval among their status entries, 12 are pending, fewer than 5 were denied and fewer than 5 were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24.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 Frankford were filed each year?
By application date: 19 in 2025, 18 in 2026 (through 2026-10-24). Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
Who issues building permits in Frankford?
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 Frankford Town Hall?
Town Hall is at #9 Main Street, P.O. Box 550, Frankford, DE 19945. The phone number is (302) 732-9424. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
When do Frankford Town Council and Planning and Zoning meet?
Recent notices show Town Council at 7:00 PM and Planning and Zoning at 6:00 PM, but the town site does not state a regular weekday. Check the Meetings & Events calendar. Source: frankford.delaware.gov, frankford.delaware.gov.
Does Frankford have its own zoning code and map?
Yes. The town site publishes a Zoning Map, a Future Land Use Map and the Town Code on ecode360 (ecode360.com/FR6649). Source: frankford.delaware.gov, frankford.delaware.gov.
Who handles planning and zoning in Frankford?
The town has its own Planning and Zoning Commission, which posts notices on the town calendar. It is an incorporated town, so county zoning does not apply inside town limits. Source: frankford.delaware.gov, frankford.delaware.gov.
Who provides water in Frankford?
Artesian Water Company. The town says it sold its municipal water system to Artesian in April 2020 and is no longer responsible for billing, operations or maintenance. The page does not name a sewer provider. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
Who collects trash and recycling in Frankford?
Chesapeake Waste, under contract with the town. Garbage is collected early each Friday and recycling every other Tuesday. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
Does Frankford have its own police department?
Yes. The Frankford Police Department has its own town page and a non-emergency phone number, (302) 732-6244. Source: frankford.delaware.gov, frankford.delaware.gov.
Is Frankford selling its former town hall?
Coastal Point reported on September 3, 2026 that Council voted to sell the former town hall because repairs to the historic building would likely be costly. (Reported 2026-09-03.) Source: coastalpoint.com.
What road extension is Frankford pursuing?
On August 7, 2026 Coastal Point reported Council asked DelDOT to weigh in on a possible extension of Honolulu Road to Route 113. (Reported 2026-08-07.) Source: coastalpoint.com.
What budget did Frankford adopt in 2026?
On June 5, 2026 Coastal Point reported Council adopted a "revenue neutral" budget with tax-rate changes tied to the county reassessment. (Reported 2026-06-05.) Source: coastalpoint.com.
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Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction