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NOTICE:  The New Castle County Government Center is currently closed to the public due to the COVID 19 health emergency.
Meanwhile, we ask that residents and customers take advantage of the following convenient ways to conduct business with us:

  • Online:  Please see our Online Services page for information on many of our services that are available online.  
  • Phone:  Permits/Inspections/Planning:  (302) 395-5400 and/or Code Enforcement: (302) 395-5555
  • Email: Email Permit questions or Email Code Enforcement Questions
  • Drop-boxes:  Located inside the lobby of the Government Center for applications, plans, fees, and/or other paperwork; drop-boxes are emptied daily.
  • Postal mail:  All forms and fees may be mailed to:  Department of Land Use, 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 1972

Announcement:  The Department of Land Use weekly legal notice may currently be found in the Friday edition of The News Journal due to the discontinuation of their Saturday print edition. Information on current and upcoming meetings and events may always be found in the Calendar below and our Agenda Center.

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NCC Land Use has openings for two new team members!

We are seeking applicants for the following two positions:

Plan Examiner:  Anjoin our team employee in this class examines prints and plans for construction projects from throughout the County before a building permit is issued to assure that the plans adhere to all New Castle County codes relating to construction.  This employee also determines whether or not the proposed construction is a permitted use in the zoning classification and meets all setback requirements. This employee reviews permit applications for completeness and ascertains that all other required outside permits have been obtained prior to issuing the permit.   When technical problems are evident in plans, this employee may advise architects, engineers, construction managers, other professionals, or the permittee as to the proper methods and materials to use for meeting code restrictions.  This employee must keep abreast of new technical developments and engineered systems in the construction field.  When technical problems do arise pertaining to construction, this employee makes field inspections to ascertain compliance with approved plans.  This employee works under general supervision.

Planner III:  An employee in this class plans, organizes and directs a small staff of employees engaged in activities pertaining to the examination of and recommendations concerning proposed subdivisions, zoning changes, zoning appeals, site plans, social planning, long-range planning studies, etc.; compiling and analyzing research data and performing related activities.  An employee in this class works under the general supervision of a superior and exercises considerable judgment and independence in technical planning matters.   This is a senior level planning position.

Click here to learn more and apply today!

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Solar-Ready Fact Sheet Opens in new windowSolar-Ready Ordinance
Recognizing the importance of our natural environment and the growing climate crisis, large footprint buildings provide a suitable environment for future solar power installation. The recent adoption of Ordinance 22-091 requires new commercial buildings with a foundation footprint of 50,000 square feet or more to be built with basic infrastructure to allow a rooftop solar photovoltaic system to be easily and cost-effectively installed at a future date (i.e., that the rooftop be “solar-ready”). This ordinance applies to commercial buildings for which a permit request is submitted on or after January 1, 2023. Please review our Fact Sheet for additional information related to the Solar-Ready Ordinance.

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Picture2A Celebration of African Culture:  New Castle County’s 2023 Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration

A Celebration of African Culture, the 2023 Black History Month kick-off celebration will explore the deep roots of African culture through performances, demonstrations, history displays, and food tastings. This event will also feature information tables and merchant vendors. All ages. FREE   Learn more here A Celebration of African Culture:   New Castle County’s 2023 Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration A Celebration of African Culture:  New Castle County’s 2023 Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration A Celebration of African Culture:  New Castle County’s 2023 Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration. 

Saturday, February 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Walnut Street Y, 1000 N Walnut Street, Wilmington

There are also a series of Black History Month events scheduled throughout NCC Libraries.  Click here to learn more.

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Virtual Public Meeting Information:

  1. In accordance with 29 Del. C. Section 10006A, Public Hearings will be held as virtual meetings utilizing Zoom Webinar. Unless otherwise specified, the Multipurpose Room of the James H. Gilliam Building located at 67 Reads Way will be accessible during scheduled hearing times for members of the public to attend virtual meetings in-person. The appropriate weblink, call-in number(s) and webinar ID number for all hearings may be found approximately two (2) business days prior to the scheduled hearing date on applicable hearing agendas, which are available in the Agenda Center and at each Board’s webpage listed below. 
    Board of Adjustment
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    License, Inspection and Review Board
    Planning Board
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    Additional information regarding Virtual Public Meetings may be found at: Virtual Meetings-Land-Use

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    1. Historic Review Board Business Meeting
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  2. Thu Feb. 9

    1. Board of Adjustment Public Hearing
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  1. Tue Feb. 21

    1. Planning Board Business Meeting
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    2. Historic Review Board Public Hearing
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  2. Wed Feb. 22

    1. Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee Public Hearing
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February 2023

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  1. Tue Feb. 7

    1. Historic Review Board Business Meeting
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    2. Planning Board Public Hearing
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  2. Thu Feb. 9

    1. Board of Adjustment Public Hearing
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  1. Tue Feb. 21

    1. Planning Board Business Meeting
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    2. Historic Review Board Public Hearing
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  2. Wed Feb. 22

    1. Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee Public Hearing
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