Millville, Delaware: land use, zoning and development

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Questions about land use in Millville

How many tax parcels are in Millville?

As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 3,584 tax parcels in Millville, covering 1,482.7 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.138 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.

What share of Sussex County parcels are in Millville?

Millville holds 2.2% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.

Are there Sussex County land-use cases for Millville?

None of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Millville as their area. Applications inside town limits usually go to the town, not the county. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.

Who issues building permits in Millville?

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 Millville Town Hall?

Town Hall is at 36404 Club House Road, Millville, DE 19967, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 302-539-0449. Source: millville.delaware.gov.

When does Millville Town Council meet?

The site lists Council meetings on October 13 and 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., audio-only on Zoom with pre-registration. It does not state a standing weekday. Source: millville.delaware.gov.

When does the Millville Planning & Zoning Commission meet?

The town site says agendas post one week before the meeting, "which occurs the Second Thursday of each month - unless otherwise scheduled." The next listed meeting is October 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Source: millville.delaware.gov.

Does Millville have its own zoning code?

Yes. The Town Charter and Code are on ecode360 (ecode360.com/MI2862), and the town site lists approved site plans under Town Projects. Source: millville.delaware.gov, ecode360.com.

Does Millville have its own police department?

No. The town site says Millville uses the Delaware State Police; non-emergency calls go to DSP Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Coastal Point reported on March 26, 2026 that Council considered adding hours to its State Police contract. Source: millville.delaware.gov, coastalpoint.com.

What is Millville's tax year?

The town site says tax billing and the fiscal year run May 1 through April 30. Coastal Point reported on December 12, 2025 that Council adjusted tax rates to be revenue neutral after statewide reassessments. Source: millville.delaware.gov, coastalpoint.com.

What annexation news did Millville have in 2026?

On September 24, 2026 Coastal Point reported a consultant report documenting rapid growth, and on August 14, 2026 that Council was considering annexing two Route 17 properties totaling more than 150 acres. (Reported 2026-08-14.) Source: coastalpoint.com.

What transportation meeting involves Millville in October 2026?

Coastal Point reported on October 6, 2026 that a public workshop on the area community transportation plan is set for October 27 in Ocean View. (Reported 2026-10-06.) Source: coastalpoint.com.

What rezoning did Millville approve in 2026?

On April 16, 2026 Coastal Point reported Council approved rezoning a 5-acre parcel off Windmill Drive despite resident opposition. (Reported 2026-04-16.) Source: coastalpoint.com.

Related

Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction