Three Issues Under Consideration by the City (6/30/2022)

Written By K McGuiness

This spring, among others the City is considering three issues which may be of interest to members. For each, we’ve provided a brief explanation and some of the documents that the City has made available.

1.    Planning Commission Review: The City’s Planning Commission is preparing a list of Building Code sections it may review this year. These will include Section 197-72, which is the key code section that applies to us.  Topics to be addressed could include permitted uses, accessory uses, use restrictions, and lot dimensions. Obviously, this proposal is still being developed.

 Draft LPC Action Plan - Click here

2. Great Marsh Park Master Plan - The City of Lewes has hired Pennoni Associates, an engineering firm, to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission on the development of a Master Plan for what’s called Great Marsh Park. This a 66 acre tract the City leases from the state and currently, where you can find the Dog Park. The plan will be used to guide future requests for outdoor recreation.

  • Great Marsh Park Questionnaire - Click here

3. West Cedar Street Flood Mitigation Study - The City Council authorized continued work on a proposed West Cedar Street Flood Mitigation Project.  The goal of the project is to reduce flooding in the area between the canal and the end of city streets between  Camden and Illinois Avenues by installing some additional berms and flood gates.

  • Copy of the Mitigation Study Report - Click here

K McGuiness
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