Georgetown · Land use
Georgetown, Delaware: land use, zoning and development
Georgetown has 3,071 tax parcels on 2,888 mapped acres. 53 Sussex County land-use cases in the SussexCounty.ai docket list Georgetown as their area, as of 2026-10-24.
Most recent land-use applications listing Georgetown
| Case | Type | Applied | Status entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-26-37 | Site Plan | 2026-09-04 | Pending |
| MOE-26-55 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-08-27 | Approved, Pending |
| MOE-26-49 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-08-04 | Approved, Pending |
| S-25-63 | Site Plan | 2026-07-31 | Approved, Pending |
| MOE-26-42 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-30 | Approved |
| SP-26-YM | Site Plan | 2026-07-28 | Pending |
| MOE-26-34 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-02 | Approved, Pending |
| CU 2647 | Conditional Use | 2026-05-08 | Pending |
Applicant names are available to SussexCounty.ai Pro subscribers. Full records are on the Sussex County land use docket.
More about Georgetown
Questions about land use in Georgetown
How many tax parcels are in Georgetown?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 3,071 tax parcels in Georgetown, covering 2,888.5 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.201 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.
What share of Sussex County parcels are in Georgetown?
Georgetown holds 1.9% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.
How many Sussex County land-use cases list Georgetown as their area?
53 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Georgetown 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 Georgetown?
By application type: 14 minor subdivision, 12 site plan, 10 conditional use, 8 ordinance, fewer than 5 variance / special use exception, fewer than 5 variance, fewer than 5 special use exception, fewer than 5 major subdivision. Source: Planning docket statistics.
How many Georgetown-area land-use cases were approved?
33 have an approval among their status entries, 16 are pending, none were denied and fewer than 5 were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24.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 Georgetown were filed each year?
By application date: 30 in 2025, 23 in 2026 (through 2026-10-24). Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
Who issues building permits in Georgetown?
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 Georgetown Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 37 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 4:30. Phone 302.856.7391. Source: georgetowndel.com.
When do Georgetown Mayor and Council meet?
The town site does not state a standing schedule. Posted 2026 agendas are for Monday meetings (June 8, July 13 and August 10, 2026); the August 10 meeting began with a 6:30 PM public hearing at 39 The Circle. Source: georgetowndel.com, georgetowndel.com.
When does the Georgetown Planning Commission meet?
The town site says regular meetings are "held on the third Wednesday of the month," starting at 6:00 p.m. Five members are appointed by the Mayor with Council approval. Source: georgetowndel.com.
Does Georgetown have its own zoning code and map?
Yes. The town publishes a Zoning Map (PDF dated 7-7-2026), the Town Code on ecode360 (ecode360.com/GE1544) and Development Design Standards. Source: georgetowndel.com, ecode360.com.
Who provides water and sewer in Georgetown?
The Town of Georgetown runs its own Water and Wastewater departments. Utility bills are mailed quarterly in January, April, July and October. Source: georgetowndel.com, georgetowndel.com.
Who collects trash in Georgetown?
The town FAQ says: "The Town of Georgetown's trash service is provided by GFL Environmental," phone (302) 934-1364. Source: georgetowndel.com.
Does Georgetown have its own police department?
Yes. The town site links the Georgetown Police Department at georgetownpolicede.org. Source: georgetowndel.com.
Does Georgetown charge property tax or transfer tax?
Property tax bills are mailed the first week of May and due the first week of June, with a 5% per month penalty on unpaid principal; the rate is not stated on the FAQ. Sussex County's first-time homebuyer page lists a Georgetown transfer tax of ".75% (seller's portion)" effective 10/1/2024. Source: georgetowndel.com, sussexcountyde.gov.
What rezoning did Georgetown Council hear in August 2026?
The August 10, 2026 agenda included a public hearing on rezoning a 21.92-acre parcel from Urban Residential (UR1) to Residential Planned Community (RPC), and second reading of an ordinance on Downtown Development District incentives. (Reported 2026-08-10.) Source: georgetowndel.com.
What hospital news involves Georgetown?
Cape Gazette reported in late October 2026 that other Sussex health systems questioned ChristianaCare's plan for a neighborhood hospital in Georgetown, which needs state approval. (Reported 2026-10-23.) Source: capegazette.com.
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Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction