Title 9 — Counties

Part I Provisions Affecting All Counties

Chapter 1 Boundaries of Counties and Hundreds

§ 101 Division of State into counties.

§ 102 New Castle County boundaries.

§ 103 Kent County boundaries.

§ 104 Sussex County boundaries.

§ 105 Hundreds in New Castle County; boundaries.

§ 106 Hundreds in Kent County.

§ 107 Hundreds in Sussex County.

Chapter 3 County Governments Generally

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 301 Composition of county governments; change of terminology as to New Castle County.

§ 302 Officers and employees holding other offices.

§ 303 Vacancies in county government.

§ 304 County government; supplies for county officers.

§ 305 Capitation tax.

§ 306 Agritourism activities on farms.

§ 307 Woods Haven School for Girls; appropriations [Repealed].

§ 308 Children’s Bureau of Delaware; appropriations.

§ 309 Ambulance, fire protection and police services; appropriations.

§ 310 Parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities.

§ 311 Insurance and workmen’s compensation for county employees.

§ 312 Continuance of system of personnel administration.

§ 313 Use of mobile homes on farms.

§ 314 Award of contracts for public work or goods.

§ 315 Records open to inspection.

§ 316 Fines and forfeitures payable to county; neglect to pay over; penalty.

§ 317 Title to real estate owned by county.

§ 318 Legal proceedings.

§ 319 Review of comprehensive plans.

§ 320 Property tax credits for individuals with disabilities.

§ 321 Notice of violation; manufactured home community.

§ 322 Composting.

Subchapter II County Governments

§ 330 General powers and duties.

§ 331 Tie vote in election; appointment by Governor.

§ 332 Traveling expenses [Repealed].

§ 333 Oath of office.

§ 334 Organization meeting; election of president.

§ 335 Regular meetings [Repealed].

§ 336 Special meetings.

§ 337 Quorum [Repealed].

§ 338 Adjournment.

§ 339 Rules.

§ 340 Attorneys for governing body.

§ 341 Bailiffs to governing body; constables.

§ 342 Fiscal year for counties and county agencies.

§ 343 Form of accounts and warrants.

§ 344 Rejection and forfeiture of assigned claims.

§ 345 Dealing in county warrants by elected officials.

§ 346 Gifts or rebates; penalty.

§ 347 Investigation; power to compel attendance of witnesses and to administer oaths.

§ 348 Annual audit; qualifications and selection of auditors.

§ 349 Public advertising and notices.

Chapter 5 Suburban Community Improvements

Subchapter I Sidewalks, Streets, Signs, Drainage, Storm Sewers

§ 501 Definitions.

§ 502 Bonds; power of county government to issue; terms of; faith and credit of county pledged to payment of bonds.

§ 503 Petition to county government for improvements; who may petition; contents.

§ 504 Survey and plot of community by State Department of Transportation.

§ 505 Determination by county government after receipt of survey and plot.

§ 506 Division of Highways data.

§ 507 Election to authorize bond issue; fixing time for holding.

§ 508 Contents of notice of election.

§ 509 Place, time and manner of voting; judge of election.

§ 510 Persons entitled to vote.

§ 511 Certification of result of election; retention of ballots.

§ 512 Notification to Director if bond issue authorized.

§ 513 Bonds; issuance by county government; resolution authorizing issuance and fixing terms of; use of general and other funds to finance construction.

§ 514 Preparation, form and execution of bonds.

§ 515 Sale of bonds; proceeds of sale; advertising required.

§ 516 Requirements for bidding on bonds.

§ 517 Rejection and acceptance of bids; opinion required.

§ 518 Rights-of-way; acquisition of; limitations on.

§ 519 Contracts for improvements; procedure for awarding.

§ 520 Exemption from limitations of county contract laws.

§ 521 Supervision of work.

§ 522 Payment to contractor.

§ 523 Maintenance of improvements.

§ 524 Assessment on real property in suburban community; time for making and basis.

§ 525 Determination of portion of total assessment payable annually; special lien; payment.

§ 526 Lien book; preparation and distribution.

§ 527 Notice of assessment; when to be given; contents; interest on delinquent installments.

§ 528 Record of lien on books of board of assessment.

§ 529 Receipt and disposition of assessment payments; bond.

§ 530 Bill for annual installment of assessment; mailing.

§ 531 Collection of assessments in default; procedure; deficiencies.

§ 532 Special sinking fund.

§ 533 Payment and retirement of bonds and interest.

§ 534 Cancellation of bonds.

§ 535 Suburban community streets and roads.

Subchapter II Fire Hydrants and Water Mains

§ 551 Definitions.

§ 552 Bonds; power of county government to issue; terms of; faith and credit of county pledged to payment of bonds.

§ 553 Petition to county government for improvements; who may petition; contents.

§ 554 Determination by county government after receipt of petition.

§ 555 Review and approval of data by county engineer.

§ 556 Election to authorize bond issue; fixing time for holding; voting list.

§ 557 Notice of election; contents of notice.

§ 558 Place, time and manner of voting; judge of election.

§ 559 Persons qualified to vote.

§ 560 Certification of result of election; retention of ballots.

§ 561 Notification to county engineer if bond issue authorized.

§ 562 Bonds; issuance of by county government; resolution authorizing issuance and fixing terms of; use of general funds in lieu of issuing bonds.

§ 563 Preparation, form and execution of bonds.

§ 564 Sale of bonds; proceeds of sale; advertising required.

§ 565 Requirements for bidding on bonds.

§ 566 Rejection and acceptance of bids; opinion required.

§ 567 Contracts for improvements; procedure for awarding; terms.

§ 568 Payment to contractor.

§ 569 Improvements incorporated into contractor’s system; responsibility for maintenance; inspections of fire hydrants and connecting water mains; testing of fire-fighting equipment.

§ 570 Assessment on real property in suburban community; time for making and basis.

§ 571 Determination of portion of total assessment payable annually; special lien; payment.

§ 572 Lien book; preparation and distribution.

§ 573 Notice of assessment; when to be given; contents; interest on delinquent installments.

§ 574 Record of lien on books of board of assessment.

§ 575 Receipt and disposition of assessments; bond.

§ 576 Bill for annual installment of assessment; mailing.

§ 577 Collection of assessments in default; procedure; deficiencies.

§ 578 Special sinking fund.

§ 579 Payment and retirement of bonds and interest.

§ 580 Cancellation of bonds.

Chapter 6 Suburban Parks and Recreation

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 601 Purpose.

§ 602 Definitions.

§ 603 Tax exemption of parks and recreation areas.

§ 604 Application of chapter.

Subchapter II County Park and Recreation Commissions

§ 610 Creation; membership; terms; qualifications; vacancy.

§ 611 Organization; officers.

§ 612 Powers and duties.

§ 613 Compensation; expenses.

§ 614 Rules and regulations.

§ 615 Office space.

§ 616 Limitation upon authority.

Subchapter III Formation of Suburban Park Community and Election

§ 625 Petition to county government; who may petition; contents.

§ 626 Study of suburban park community plan by commission; hearings; notice; recommendations to county government.

§ 627 Determination of status by county government.

§ 628 Preparation of survey, plans, specifications and estimates.

§ 629 Limitation on cost of park and improvements.

§ 630 Election to approve suburban park community and authorize bond issue.

§ 631 Notice of election.

§ 632 Place of holding election; times; manner of voting.

§ 633 Tabulating votes; certificate of result.

§ 634 Formation of suburban park community by county government.

Subchapter IV County Bonds; Assessments and Costs

§ 650 Bonds; power of county government to issue; terms.

§ 651 Special sinking fund.

§ 652 Cancellation of bonds.

§ 653 Payment and retirement of bonds.

§ 654 Assessment.

§ 655 Costs of parks, improvements and maintenance.

Subchapter V Acquisition, Improvement and Maintenance of Park Areas

§ 670 Acquisition of land for parks; title and ownership; gifts.

§ 671 Contracts for improvements; competitive bids.

§ 672 Awarding of contracts; procedure.

§ 673 Supervision by commission; duty to maintain; payment procedures; fences between parks and railroads.

Subchapter VI Revision of Suburban Park Community

§ 680 Revision of established suburban park community; expansion and alteration of park or recreation areas; notice; additional funds.

Chapter 7 Park Districts

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 701 Purpose.

§ 702 Definitions.

§ 703 Tax exemption of parks and recreation areas.

Subchapter II Organization; Elections

§ 710 Petition to form district.

§ 711 Filing of petition.

§ 712 Calling election; appointment of election officials.

§ 713 Form of ballot.

§ 714 Canvass of returns.

§ 715 When district organized.

§ 716 First election nominations.

§ 717 Fixing terms of commissioners.

§ 718 Succeeding elections; nominations; ballot.

§ 719 Terms; election date; notice of election.

§ 720 Conduct of elections.

§ 721 Vacancies; method of filling.

Subchapter III Officers; Elections; Powers and Duties

§ 740 Governing board; oath.

§ 741 Interest in contracts.

§ 742 Records and ordinances.

§ 743 Proof of ordinances.

§ 744 Appropriation ordinances.

§ 745 Publication of appropriation ordinances.

§ 746 Creation of debt.

§ 747 Employees.

§ 748 Duties and election of officers.

§ 749 Duties of president.

Subchapter IV Taxing Powers

§ 750 General taxes; levy.

§ 751 Assessment list.

§ 752 Tax collection warrant and assessment list.

§ 753 Collection and deposit of park district taxes.

§ 754 Report of park district tax collections and payment of collected taxes.

Subchapter V Bonds; Powers to Issue; Terms

§ 760 Bonds; limitation.

§ 761 Issuance of bonds; use authorized.

§ 762 Attestation of bonds; interest; maturity; sale.

§ 763 Tax for interest and principal.

§ 764 Issuance of bonds; bond anticipation notes.

§ 765 Use of funds.

Subchapter VI Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 770 General corporate powers.

§ 771 Deposit of funds.

§ 772 Recreational programs and other special powers.

§ 773 Approval of the General Assembly.

Chapter 8 County Libraries

Subchapter I General Purposes

§ 800 Creation of county library agency; powers of county library administrator.

§ 801 County library advisory board.

§ 802 Public library collection development policy.

Subchapter II Method of Creating and Operating Library Systems in Kent County

§ 803 Authority to establish systems.

§ 804 Payment of costs of countywide library system.

§ 805 Library districts — Establishment; budget.

§ 806 Library districts — Tax rate.

§ 807 Library districts — Tax levy.

§ 808 Library districts — Delivery of duplicate assessment list.

§ 809 Library districts — Tax collection warrant.

§ 810 Library districts — Collection of library district taxes; lien on real property.

§ 811 General borrowing power.

§ 812 Adoption of resolution.

§ 813 Submission of resolution to voters.

§ 814 Notice of resolution; publication; form.

§ 815 Election ballot.

§ 816 Results of election.

§ 817 Bonds — Issuance; form.

§ 818 Bonds — Payment of interest and principal; sinking fund.

§ 819 Bonds — Assumption of existing library district bonds.

Chapter 9 Dogs

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 901 Definitions [Transferred].

§ 902 Fees for dog and kennel licenses; terms [Transferred].

§ 903 Inspections of facilities and premises; suspension of kennel or retail dog dealer license [Transferred].

§ 904 Specifications for the humane handling, care and treatment of dogs [Transferred].

§ 905 Licensing agents; bond requirements; service charge; negotiations [Transferred].

§ 906 Reciprocity of dog license [Transferred].

§ 907 Rules and regulations [Transferred].

§ 908 Dogs running at large [Transferred].

§ 909 Destruction of muskrat dens, poultry or livestock [Transferred].

§ 910 Dogs deemed personal property; theft; penalty [Transferred].

§ 911 Injuring or killing dogs for certain acts [Transferred].

§ 912 Poisoning of dogs [Transferred].

§ 913 Liability of dog owner for damages [Transferred].

§ 914 Impounding of dog running at large [Transferred].

§ 915 Penalties; fines [Transferred].

§ 916 Unauthorized acts against a service dog; penalties [Transferred].

§ 917 County dog law management [Transferred].

§ 918 Rules and regulations [Transferred].

§ 919 [Reserved.]

Subchapter II Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs

§ 920 Definitions [Transferred].

§ 921 Dog Control Panel; establishment; organization [Transferred].

§ 922 Seizure and impoundment of dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs; notification of dog owner; request for hearing [Transferred].

§ 923 Exceptions [Transferred].

§ 924 Hearing procedures; appeal [Transferred].

§ 925 Finding to declare a dog dangerous; duties of owner [Transferred].

§ 926 Finding to declare a dog potentially dangerous; duties of owner [Transferred].

§ 927 Liability of owner for costs of impoundment [Transferred].

§ 928 Violations by owners of dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs; penalties [Transferred].

Chapter 10 For-Profit Cemeteries

§ 1001 Purpose.

§ 1002 Definitions [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 261, § 16].

§ 1003 Maintenance of for-profit cemeteries.

Part II New Castle County

Chapter 11 County Executive and County Council

Subchapter I Powers of the Government of New Castle County

§ 1101 General powers.

§ 1101A Definitions.

§ 1102 Local service functions; subcategories; responsibility for performance.

§ 1103 Exercise of powers.

Subchapter II County Executive

§ 1111 Election and term.

§ 1112 Qualifications.

§ 1113 Compensation.

§ 1114 Vacancy in office.

§ 1115 Absence or disability.

§ 1116 Powers and duties.

§ 1117 Performance of functions by contract.

§ 1118 Civil defense.

§ 1119 Communications between County Executive and County Council.

§ 1120 Power to appoint Chief Administrative Officer and Department Directors.

§ 1121 Powers and duties of Chief Administrative Officer.

§ 1122 County executive restructuring power.

Subchapter III Budgeting

Part I Local Service Functions

§ 1125 Local service functions; New Castle County property tax rates in municipalities.

§ 1126 Local service functions; calculation of net county LSF cost and individual LSF tax rates.

§ 1127 Local service functions; change in degree of performance; notice requirements.

§ 1128 Local service functions; determining the New Castle County service percentage and credit percentage.

§ 1129 Local service functions; Local Service Function Review Committee.

Part II Budgeting

§ 1131 Separate budgeting for local service functions performed by the County.

§ 1132 Preparation of the annual operating budget; distribution of budget requests; completed forms; preliminary budget; preliminary budget hearings; operating budget; distribution of operating budget.

§ 1133 Administration and enforcement of the operating budget ordinance; adoption of operating budget; allocations and allotments; approval of allocations and allotments; revisions.

§ 1134 Preparation of the capital program and the capital budget; preparation by Chief Administrative Officer; recommendation by County Executive; action by County Council.

§ 1135 Administration of the capital budget.

§ 1136 Fiscal year.

§ 1137 Encumbrance defined.

§ 1138 Budgets for grants.

Subchapter IV County Council

§ 1141 Number and term.

§ 1142 Qualifications.

§ 1143 Prohibitions.

§ 1144 Salary.

§ 1145 President of the County Council; President pro tempore.

§ 1146 Powers of County Council.

§ 1147 Vacancies.

§ 1148 Clerk of County Council.

§ 1149 Investigations; refusal to obey; penalties.

§ 1150 Procedure.

§ 1151 Action required by ordinance.

§ 1152 Ordinances generally.

§ 1153 Procedure for amendments to Zoning Code.

§ 1154 Procedure for adoption of official map.

§ 1155 Consideration and adoption of the annual operating budget ordinance.

§ 1156 Submission of ordinance to County Executive.

§ 1157 Emergency ordinances.

§ 1158 Budget of revenues.

§ 1159 Capital program and capital budget.

§ 1160 Unrestricted use of present revenues [Repealed].

§ 1161 Authentication, recording, codification, and reproduction of ordinances.

§ 1162 Adoption of pay plans.

§ 1163 Creation of debt.

§ 1164 Councilmanic districts.

§ 1165 Redistricting after each census.

§ 1166 Election of County Executive and officials of the county governing body.

§ 1167 Creation of departments and agencies.

§ 1168 Vesting of slum clearance and housing authorities’ powers in county departments.

§ 1169 Initial council meeting.

Subchapter V General Provisions

§ 1181 Bonding of officers and employees.

§ 1182 Personal financial interest.

§ 1183 Prohibitions and penalties.

§ 1184 Public right of inspection of public records.

Chapter 13 County Departments

Subchapter I Department of Land Use

§ 1301 Functions.

§ 1302 Definitions.

§ 1303 Planning Board.

§ 1304 Functions of Planning Board.

§ 1305 Adoption and effectuation of comprehensive plan.

§ 1306 Legal effect of subdivision regulations.

§ 1307 Planned street lines and public parks; official map.

§ 1308 Legal effect of official map or street plan.

§ 1309 Presumption of approval.

§ 1310 Legal effects of previously established road locations and road lines.

§ 1311 Board of Adjustment.

§ 1312 Regulations governing organization, procedure and jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment.

§ 1313 Jurisdiction of Board of Adjustment.

§ 1314 Judicial review of Board of Adjustment decisions; procedure.

§ 1315 Board of License Inspection and Review.

§ 1316 Board of Building Standards.

§ 1317 Board of Assessment Review.

§ 1318 Functions of Board of Assessment Review.

§ 1319 Appointment and duties of additional Board members and referees.

§ 1320 Judicial review.

§ 1321 General provisions relating to assessment.

§ 1322 Assessment of property.

§ 1323 Obligations and rights of property owners.

Subchapter II Police Department

§ 1331 County police; powers and duties.

§ 1332 Functions.

§ 1333 Other police prohibited.

§ 1334 County responsibility for fire protection and ambulance and rescue service.

§ 1335 Fire prevention outside of incorporated towns.

§ 1336 Establishment of school crossing guard unit for New Castle County.

§ 1337 Duties; compensation; uniform.

§ 1338 Coordination with school boards.

§ 1339 Levy and collection of tax.

Subchapter III Department of Special Services

§ 1341 Functions.

§ 1342 Department of Special Services Board.

Subchapter IV Department of Community Services

§ 1351 Functions.

§ 1352 Department of Community Services Board.

Subchapter V Department of Administration

§ 1361 Office of Administrative Services; functions.

§§ 1362-1370 [Reserved].

§ 1371 Office of Finance; functions.

§ 1371A Board of Assessment Review.

§ 1371B Functions of Board of Assessment Review.

§ 1371C Appointment and duties of additional Board members and referees.

§ 1371D Judicial review.

§ §1371E General provisions relating to assessment.

§ 1371F Assessment of property.

§ 1372 Sworn information.

§ 1373 General provisions relating to levy, billing and collection of taxes.

§ 1374 Obligations and rights of property owners.

§ 1375 Collection of taxes.

§ 1376 Records of tax delinquencies.

§ 1377 Audit of accounts.

§§ 1378-1380 [Reserved].

§ 1381 Office of Human Resources; functions.

§ 1382 Continuance of present system.

§ 1383 Human Resources Advisory Board [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 305 § 2].

§ 1384 Pension plan for employees.

§§ 1385-1390 [Reserved].

§ 1391 Office of Law; functions.

§ 1392 Appointment of County Attorney.

§ 1393 Qualifications of County Attorney.

§ 1394 Assistant County Attorneys and other legal professionals employed with New Castle County.

§ 1395 Compensation of County Attorney.

§ 1396 Other employees.

§ 1397 Subpoena power.

Chapter 14 The County Auditor

§ 1401 Selection, qualification, term, compensation and removal of the County Auditor.

§ 1402 Budget; Assistant County Auditors; Contract Auditors.

§ 1403 Certification of annual financial report of Chief Financial Officer.

§ 1404 Annual audits and the audit committee.

§ 1405 Reports of the County Auditor; audit follow up.

§ 1406 Assistance to County Council.

§ 1407 Audit schedule; special examinations or audits; risk assessment review.

§ 1408 Access to records, property and employees; required contract provisions for access.

§ 1409 Annual external audit.

§ 1410 Quality assurance reviews.

Chapter 15 Government of New Castle County

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 1501 Definitions.

§ 1502 Transactions, activities and conduct forbidden to county officers or employees.

Subchapter II Powers and Duties

§ 1521 Enumeration of certain specific powers.

§ 1522 Borrowing money.

§ 1523 Sinking fund.

§ 1524 Dumping of garbage, rubbish, ashes or other waste material; penalty for violation.

§ 1525 Creeks or small runs; widening, straightening.

Subchapter III Authorized Appropriations

§ 1561 New Castle County Workhouse [Repealed].

§ 1562 New Castle County libraries; Wilmington Institute.

§ 1563 Private welfare agencies.

Chapter 19 Fire and Police Protection [Repealed].

§§ 1901-1903 Fire prevention outside of incorporated towns; county police; powers and duties; mergers [Repealed].

Chapter 21 Street and Highway Lighting

§ 2101 Lighting streets and highways in unincorporated communities and villages; petition.

§ 2102 Levy and collection of light tax; penalty for late payment.

§ 2103 Light tax; administration of fund; surplus.

§ 2104 Removal of lights.

Chapter 22 Sewers

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 2201 Definitions.

§ 2202 Powers of County.

§ 2203 Sewerage system within city or town.

§ 2204 Bonds; authorization, amount, terms, sale and interest rate.

§ 2205 Authorized signatures on bonds; validity of issuance.

§ 2206 Payment of bonds; faith and credit of County; tax levy.

§ 2207 Authorization of covenants in revenue bonds.

§ 2208 Service charges; amount and application.

§ 2209 Power to make charges; liability of users; computation of rates.

§ 2210 Penalties for failure to pay charges.

§ 2211 Lien of service charges on real estate.

§ 2212 Sewer lien docket.

§ 2213 Water consumption statement and other information for Department.

§ 2214 Discontinuance of water supply for failure to pay service charge.

§ 2215 Contract with city or town for disposal or treatment of sewage.

§ 2216 Connection of property with sewers.

§ 2217 Licensed plumber to connect property with sewers.

§ 2218 Misrepresentations in application and unauthorized connections with sewer; penalty.

§ 2219 Surveys and inspections by Department; penalty for refusal to permit.

§ 2220 Construction of chapter with other laws.

§ 2221 Sewage pumps—Maintenance thereof.

Subchapter II Monition Method of Sale in New Castle County

§ 2222 Established [Repealed].

§ 2223 Affidavit; judgment; praecipe; issuance [Repealed].

§ 2224 Form [Repealed].

§ 2225 Service; written notice; posting; return; alias or pluries monition [Repealed].

§ 2226 Affidavit of defense [Repealed].

§ 2227 Jury trial [Repealed].

§ 2228 Discharge of property from lien [Repealed].

§ 2229 Writ of venditioni exponas [Repealed].

§ 2230 Effect of sale of real estate or interest therein [Repealed].

§ 2231 Petition for deed of conveyance [Repealed].

§ 2232 Redemption by owner [Repealed].

§ 2233 Petition by owner after redemption; effect of redemption [Repealed].

§ 2234 Approval of sale [Repealed].

§ 2235 Service charge to be lien upon property; construction of “Superior Court” [Repealed].

§ 2236 Fees and costs [Repealed].

§ 2237 Purchase at Sheriff’s Sale by agent of County [Repealed].

Chapter 23 Sanitary Sewer Districts

§ 2301 Conditions for establishment of sanitary sewer district.

§ 2302 Establishment or revision of sanitary sewer districts without election; consolidation of districts.

§ 2303 Establishment of sanitary sewer district upon petition of voters.

§ 2304 Public hearing; notice.

§ 2305 Action of County Council following hearing.

§ 2306 Election on question of establishment of district.

§ 2307 Action of County Council following election favoring establishment of district.

§ 2308 Construction of system adequate for future connections.

§ 2309 Construction or maintenance of sewers for cities or towns.

§ 2310 Adjustment of assessment for cost of existing sewers included in a district.

§ 2311 Bonds; power to issue; terms; authority of County Executive.

§ 2312 Notice of sale of bonds.

§ 2313 Deposit accompanying bids.

§ 2314 Sale of bonds; opinion of County Attorney.

§ 2315 Preparation, form and execution of bonds.

§ 2316 Annual assessment; procedure for fixing amount.

§ 2317 Collection of assessments.

§ 2318 Rules and regulations governing use of sewage disposal facilities.

§ 2319 Grants or loans from federal, state or interstate agencies.

§ 2320 Validation of prior acts and proceedings.

§ 2321 Order to connect to sanitary sewer; enforcement.

Chapter 24 Garbage Disposal

§ 2401 Acquisition of land generally; construction and operation of incineration or garbage disposal plant.

§ 2402 Acquisition by purchase or eminent domain; condemnation proceedings.

§ 2403 Powers of County Council as to operation of plant; regulations and charges for service.

§ 2404 Power to borrow money and issue bonds; interest rates.

§ 2405 Terms of bonds.

§ 2406 Execution and record of bonds.

§ 2407 Sale of bonds.

§ 2408 Principal and interest payments; taxes.

§ 2409 Deposit and use of proceeds of sale of bonds; liability of purchasers or holders.

§ 2410 Exemption of bonds from taxation.

§ 2411 Definitions.

Chapter 25 Building Code

§ 2501 Definitions.

§ 2502 Promulgation of building code.

§ 2503 Existing building; application to.

§ 2504 Registration and testing of contractors.

§ 2505 Fees.

§ 2506 Department of Land Use; administration and enforcement.

§ 2507 Inspections and certifications of compliance.

§ 2508 Records.

§ 2509 Construction of buildings, structures and equipment; use and occupancy.

§ 2510 Application for permits.

§ 2511 Use and maintenance of building or structure erected in violation of code.

§ 2512 Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders.

§ 2513 Penalties.

§ 2514 Abatement proceedings.

§ 2515 Exceptions.

Chapter 26 Zoning

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 2601 Power of County Council; area subject to regulation.

§ 2602 Zoning plan and regulations.

§ 2603 Purposes of regulations.

§ 2604 Assistance from and cooperation with other agencies.

§ 2605 Department’s powers in conduct of public hearing.

§ 2606 Adoption by county government of zoning plan and regulations; public hearing and notice; consultative hearings; resubmission to Department of Planning [Repealed].

§ 2607 Changes in zoning district, plan or regulations; procedure.

§ 2608 Zoning coordination and integration; committees and rules of Department of Land Use.

§ 2609 Violations of regulations or subchapter; enforcement, remedies and penalties.

§ 2610 Nonconforming uses of land or buildings.

§ 2611 Conflict between zoning regulations and other laws.

§ 2612 Residential facilities for persons with disabilities.

§ 2613 Notice to local school districts of residential zoning changes.

§ 2614 Changes in zoning.

§ 2615 Notice to property owners of zoning changes.

§ 2616 Emergency Communication Systems [Effective until Feb. 1, 2027].

§ 2616 Emergency Communication Systems [Effective Feb. 1, 2027].

Subchapter II The Quality of Life Act

§ 2651 Short title; intent and purpose.

§ 2652 Definitions.

§ 2653 Scope of subchapter.

§ 2654 Areas under this subchapter.

§ 2655 Local planning agency.

§ 2656 Required and optional elements of comprehensive plan; studies and surveys [Effective until Nov. 15, 2026].

§ 2656 Required and optional elements of comprehensive plan; studies and surveys [Effective Nov. 15, 2026].

§ 2657 State responsibilities to local planning agencies.

§ 2658 Evaluation and appraisal of comprehensive plan.

§ 2659 Legal status of comprehensive plan.

§ 2660 County comprehensive plan.

§ 2661 Information from state and local agencies and school districts.

§ 2662 Highway capacity; traffic impact study requirements.

§ 2663 Residential density requirements.

Subchapter III Citizens Bill of Rights Act

§ 2699 Court review of land use actions; limitations on liability of individuals and associations.

Chapter 27 School Crossing Guards [Repealed].

§§ 2701-2704 Establishment of school crossing guard unit for New Castle County; duties; compensation; uniform; coordination with school boards; levy and collection of tax [Repealed].

Chapter 28 Water Supply

§ 2801 Definitions.

§ 2802 Powers of County.

§ 2803 Costs; authorization, amount, terms, sale, interest rate, etc., of bonds.

§ 2804 Authorized signatures on bonds, validity of issuance.

§ 2805 Payment of bonds; faith and credit of County; tax levy.

§ 2806 Fees; contracts for use of water.

§ 2807 Condemnation under right of eminent domain.

§ 2808 Title of property.

§ 2809 Penalties; enforcement.

§ 2810 Authority of Delaware River Basin Commission.

Chapter 29 Property Maintenance

§ 2901 Definitions.

§ 2902 Promulgation of property maintenance code.

§ 2903 Department of Land Use; administration and enforcement.

§ 2904 Removal of weeds, grasses, refuse, rubbish, trash or other waste material.

§ 2905 Fees.

§ 2906 Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders.

§ 2907 Abatement; creation of tax lien.

§ 2908 Penalties.

§ 2909 Additional remedies.

§ 2910 Exceptions.

Chapter 30 Subdivision and Land Development

§ 3001 Definitions.

§ 3002 Power to regulate.

§ 3003 Land subdivision regulations.

§ 3004 Content of land subdivision regulations.

§ 3005 Issuance of building and occupancy permits [Repealed].

§ 3006 Selling before approval; penalty; civil suits.

§ 3007 Recording unapproved plans; penalty.

§ 3008 Improvements private until dedicated.

§ 3009 Approved plan to be recorded.

§ 3010 Schedule of fees.

§ 3011 Effect of approved plan on official map.

§ 3012 Notice to local school districts of residential subdivision plans or changes in residential subdivision plans that increase density.

§ 3013 Effect of open space acquisition.

Chapter 31 Pension Plan for Employees [Repealed].

§§ 3101, 3102 Contributory funded pension program authorized; participation; pension plan for nonparticipants in contributory funded program [Repealed].

Chapter 32 New Castle County Tax Increment Financing Act

§ 3201 Title.

§ 3202 Definitions.

§ 3203 Bonds to finance development of industrial, commercial or residential area authorized.

§ 3204 Payment of bonds.

§ 3205 Application of bond proceeds.

§ 3206 Conditions precedent to issuance of bonds.

§ 3207 Resolution creating special fund.

§ 3208 Uses of special fund.

§ 3209 Agreements to pay revenue from taxes on tax increment into special fund.

§ 3210 Ordinance authorizing bonds.

§ 3211 Exemption of bonds from taxation.

§ 3212 Nature and incidents of bonds.

§ 3213 Taxation of leased property in TIF District.

§ 3214 TIF District consistency with certified comprehensive plan.

§ 3215 Construction of chapter.

Chapter 33 New Castle County Special Development Districts

§ 3301 Definitions.

§ 3302 Special taxes authorized; purpose; requirements and restrictions.

§ 3303 Issuance and sale of bonds; section self-executing.

§ 3304 Bonds payable from special fund; complementary powers of governing body; proceeds.

§ 3305 Actions necessary before issuing bonds.

§ 3306 When no bonds outstanding.

§ 3307 Adoption of ordinance to implement authority.

§ 3308 Taxation of bonds.

§ 3309 Bond form; signatures; maturity; manner of sale.

§ 3310 Bonds issued are securities.

§ 3311 Powers granted are supplemental to other laws.

§ 3312 Construction of chapter.

§ 3313 Special taxes on real property as alternative to ad valorem taxes.

§ 3314 Bonds not to constitute general obligation debt.

§ 3315 Special Development District consistency with certified comprehensive plan.

§ 3316 Limitation on ad valorem or special taxes within Special Development District.

Chapter 34 Stormwater Management

§ 3401 Definitions.

§ 3402 Establishing a stormwater maintenance district.

§ 3403 Public hearing.

§ 3404 Creation of stormwater maintenance district.

§ 3405 Agreements for stormwater maintenance authorized.

§ 3406 Award of contracts.

§ 3407 Levy and collection of stormwater maintenance fee.

§ 3408 Administration of funds.

§ 3409 Continuation and termination of contracts; consolidation of stormwater maintenance districts.

§ 3410 Annual budgeting.

Chapter 35 New Castle County Neighborhood Improvement Districts

§ 3501 Short title.

§ 3502 Legislative findings.

§ 3503 Definitions.

§ 3504 Powers of New Castle County.

§ 3505 Creation of a neighborhood improvement district.

§ 3506 Creation of the neighborhood improvement district management association.

§ 3507 Powers of the neighborhood improvement district management association.

§ 3508 Special assessments and liens.

§ 3509 Annual audit, report, and meeting; additional audits.

§ 3510 Renewal and dissolution of a neighborhood improvement district.

§ 3511 Implementation.

Part III Kent County

Chapter 41 Government of Kent County

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 4101 Definitions.

§ 4102 Levy Court Districts in Kent County.

§ 4103 Election, qualifications and term of officials of the county governing body.

§ 4104 Salaries of elected officials of the county governing body.

§ 4105 Redistricting required.

§ 4106 Redistricting procedures.

§ 4107 Early termination of terms of office.

§ 4108 County Administrator.

Subchapter II Powers and Duties

§ 4110 General powers; county government procedures; ordinances.

§ 4111 Creation of debt; authorization, procedures, debt limitation and anticipation borrowing.

§ 4112 Employment by county officers of a chief deputy and clerks [Repealed].

§ 4113 Mileage and expenses of county officers and employees.

§ 4114 Employment of Courthouse janitor [Repealed].

§ 4115 Removal of appointed officers; appeal.

§ 4116 Sinking fund.

§ 4117 County Engineer and other employees; appointment and duties.

§ 4118 Dumping of garbage, rubbish, ashes or other waste material.

§ 4119 Rivers, creeks, or small runs; widening, straightening.

§ 4120 Emergency dispatch center.

§ 4121 State or federal aid and programs.

§ 4122 Investment powers.

§ 4123 Department of Finance.

§ 4124 Receiver of Taxes and County Treasurer functions.

§ 4125 Board of Assessment Review.

Subchapter III Authorized Appropriations

§ 4131 Fire companies.

§ 4132 Kent County Volunteer Firemen’s Association.

§ 4133 Ambulance service.

§ 4134 Rescue service.

§ 4135 Cities and towns; aid for maintenance of public dumping areas.

§ 4136 Appropriations for community services.

§ 4137 Appropriations for county records and assessments.

§ 4138 Sewer authorization loans.

Subchapter IV Personnel Administration

§ 4151 Personnel Administration Board.

Subchapter V Parks and Recreation Commission

§ 4152 Establishment by county government.

§ 4153 Functions.

§ 4154 Acquisition of land.

§ 4155 Power to borrow money and issue bonds.

§ 4156 Terms of bonds.

§ 4157 Execution and record of bonds.

§ 4158 Sale of bonds.

§ 4159 Principal and interest payments; taxes.

§ 4160 Deposit and use of proceeds of sale of bonds.

§ 4161 Violations of rules and regulations.

Chapter 43 Pension for County Employees [Repealed].

§ 4301 Short title [Repealed].

§ 4302 Definitions [Repealed].

§ 4303 Eligibility for retirement benefits; reduction because of other benefits [Repealed].

§ 4304 Service in armed forces of the United States or in National Guard [Repealed].

§ 4305 Retirement age; early retirement; mandatory retirement [Repealed].

§ 4306 Retirement pension benefits [Repealed].

§ 4307 Disability [Repealed].

§ 4308 Submission of pension data to county government for determination of amount required to be raised by taxation [Repealed].

§ 4309 Pension benefits; time and manner of payment; list of pensioners; optional forms [Repealed].

§ 4310 Retirement of employee [Repealed].

§ 4311 Preservation of pension records by Receiver of Taxes and County Treasurer [Repealed].

§ 4312 Arbitration Commission [Repealed].

§ 4313 Notice to employee of qualification for pension; resolution of county government [Repealed].

§ 4314 Effect of receipt of pension or other benefits under other law [Repealed].

§ 4315 Restrictions upon other employment by pensioner [Repealed].

§ 4316 Exemption of pension benefits from taxation, attachment; assignability of benefits [Repealed].

§ 4317 Funding [Repealed].

§ 4318 Trustee [Repealed].

§ 4319 Voluntary contributions [Repealed].

§ 4320 Vested right to benefits [Repealed].

§ 4321 Forfeitures for cause [Repealed].

§ 4322 Effect of amendments [Repealed].

§ 4323 Enactment of pension plan by ordinance [Repealed].

Chapter 44 Building Permits and Construction Codes

§ 4401 Definitions.

§ 4402 Application for construction permits.

§ 4403 Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns.

§ 4404 Inspections.

§ 4405 Fees.

§ 4406 Records.

§ 4407 Permits required.

§ 4408 Notice of violation.

§ 4409 Occupancy.

§ 4410 Penalties.

§ 4411 County government to appropriate necessary funds.

§ 4412 Jurisdiction of Superior Court.

§ 4413 Exceptions.

§ 4414 Enforcement of construction codes; remedies.

§ 4415 Construction using public financial assistance.

Chapter 45 Sewers and Water

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 4501 Definitions.

§ 4502 Powers of County.

§ 4503 Water system within city or town.

§ 4504 Bonds; authorization, amount, terms, sale and interest rate.

§ 4505 Authorized signatures on bonds; validity of issuance.

§ 4506 Payment of bonds, faith and credit of County; tax levy.

§ 4507 Authorization of covenants in bonds.

§ 4508 Service charges; amount and application.

§ 4509 Power to make charges; liability of users; computation of rates.

§ 4510 Penalties for failure to pay charges.

§ 4511 Lien of service charges on real estate.

§ 4512 Water lien docket.

§ 4513 Water consumption statement and other information for county government or its designated agent.

§ 4514 Discontinuance of water supply for failure to pay service charge.

§ 4515 Contract with municipality for the filtering, purifying or supplying of water.

§ 4516 Connection of property with water mains.

§ 4517 Licensed plumber to connect property with water mains.

§ 4518 Misrepresentations in application and unauthorized connections with water main; penalty.

§ 4519 Surveys and inspections by county government; penalty for refusal to permit.

§ 4520 Construction of chapter with other laws.

§ 4521 Annexation.

Subchapter II Monition Method of Sale in Kent County

§ 4522 Established.

§ 4523 Praecipe; judgment; monition.

§ 4524 Form of monition.

§ 4525 Posting of monition; sheriff’s return; alias or pluries monition.

§ 4526 Issuance and form of writ of venditioni exponas.

§ 4527 Sales subject to approval of department of finance or chief county financial officer.

§ 4528 Title of property sold.

§ 4529 Petition by purchasers for deed of conveyance.

§ 4530 Redemption by owner.

§ 4531 Petition by owner after redemption for entry on judgment record.

§ 4532 Regularity of proceedings under venditioni exponas.

§ 4533 No proceedings unless tax is a lien upon property; construction of term “Superior Court”.

§ 4534 Fees and costs.

§ 4535 Purchase at sheriff’s sale by agent of county.

Chapter 46 Sewers and Sewer Districts

§ 4601 Definitions.

§ 4602 Purpose.

§ 4603 Planning.

§ 4604 Public hearing.

§ 4605 Representation by municipalities and districts.

§ 4606 Establishment of the county district.

§ 4607 Referendum upon petition.

§ 4608 Review.

§ 4609 Validation of prior establishment of districts.

§ 4610 Plans and specifications.

§ 4611 Contracts.

§ 4612 Powers of the county government.

§ 4613 Preliminary expenses.

§ 4614 Sewage charges and revenues.

§ 4615 Expense of the improvement.

§ 4616 Increase and improvement of facilities.

§ 4617 Increase of maximum amount to be expended.

§ 4618 Method of assessment.

§ 4619 Extension of the district.

§ 4620 Changes in zones of assessment.

§ 4621 Order to connect to sewer; enforcement.

§ 4622 Surveys and inspection by county government; penalty for refusal to permit.

§ 4623 Annexation.

§ 4624 Dissolution and diminishing area of sewer districts.

§ 4625 Exception to limitation on borrowing power.

§ 4626 Power to incur indebtedness by issuing bonds and notes.

§ 4627 Bond resolution vote required.

§ 4628 Form and content of bond resolution.

§ 4629 Procedure for passage of bond resolution.

§ 4630 Effective date of bond resolution.

§ 4631 Authorization of notes in anticipation of bonds.

§ 4632 Other proceedings by resolution.

§ 4633 Payment of bonds.

§ 4634 Payment of installment.

§ 4635 Period of usefulness.

§ 4636 Consolidation of bond issues.

§ 4637 Public sale of bonds.

§ 4638 Contents of notice of sale — Generally.

§ 4639 Contents of notice of sale — Award of bonds at single interest rate.

§ 4640 Contents of notice of sale — Multiple rate bidding.

§ 4641 Contents of notice of sale — Deposit.

§ 4642 Contents of notice of sale — Rejection of proposals.

§ 4643 Proposals opened publicly.

§ 4644 Private sale to public agencies.

§ 4645 Form of bonds.

§ 4646 Form of notes.

§ 4647 Execution of bonds and notes.

§ 4648 Bonds and notes redeemable prior to maturity.

§ 4649 Interest rates.

§ 4650 Application of proceeds.

§ 4651 Bonds and notes negotiable.

§ 4652 Reconversion of fully registered bonds.

§ 4653 Reissuance of bonds or notes lost or destroyed.

§ 4654 Reissuance of defaced or partially destroyed bonds or notes.

§ 4655 Certain agreements forbidden.

§ 4656 Payment of bonds and notes.

§ 4657 Appropriation may include engineering and other costs.

§ 4658 Validity of bonds not dependent on preliminary proceedings.

§ 4659 Legal effect of debt statement.

§ 4660 Short period of limitations.

§ 4661 Construction of chapter with other laws.

Chapter 47 Garbage Disposal

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 4701 Acquisition of land; construction and operation of incineration plant; definitions.

§ 4702 Acquisition of land by purchase.

§ 4703 Powers of county government as to operation of plant; regulations and charges for service.

§ 4704 Power to borrow money and issue bonds.

§ 4705 Terms of bonds.

§ 4706 Execution and record of bonds.

§ 4707 Sale of bonds.

§ 4708 Principal and interest payments; taxes.

§ 4709 Deposit and use of proceeds of sale of bonds.

Subchapter II Garbage Collections in Unincorporated Areas

§ 4720 Definitions.

§ 4721 Petition to establish garbage collection district.

§ 4722 Public hearing.

§ 4723 Creation of garbage collection district.

§ 4724 Contracts for garbage collection authorized.

§ 4725 Award of contracts.

§ 4726 Levy and collection of garbage collection tax.

§ 4727 Administration of funds.

§ 4728 Annual rebidding on contracts [Repealed].

§ 4729 Continuation and termination of contracts; consolidation of garbage collection districts.

§ 4730 Annual budgeting.

Chapter 48 Regional Planning

§ 4801 Definitions.

§ 4802 Regional Planning Commission and Regional Planning District; statement of purposes.

§ 4803 Regional Planning Commission.

§ 4804 Office space and equipment.

§ 4805 Secretary of Commission and other personnel.

§ 4806 Assistance to Commission by County and City of Dover.

§ 4807 Master plan of District.

§ 4808 Road surveys.

§ 4809 Official map of the District.

§ 4810 Subdivision plans; land development plans; road plats; submission to Commission; recording; fees; regulations.

§ 4811 Approval or disapproval of plat by Commission; hearing.

§ 4812 Recording unapproved plan; penalty for.

§ 4813 Cooperation with other agencies.

§ 4814 Entry upon land; access to records.

§ 4815 Appropriation; authority to make.

§ 4816 Issuance of building and occupancy permits.

§ 4817 Powers and duties of municipal corporations not affected.

§ 4818 Appeals from county government decisions.

§ 4819 Notice to local school districts of residential subdivision plans or changes in residential subdivision plans that increase density.

Chapter 49 Zoning

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 4901 Power of county government; area subject to regulation.

§ 4902 Zoning plan and regulations.

§ 4903 Purposes of regulations.

§ 4904 Kent County Zoning Commission; consolidation with Regional Planning Commission.

§ 4905 Assistance from and cooperation with other agencies.

§ 4906 Personnel and office facilities of Zoning Commission.

§ 4907 Tentative zoning plan; preparation of by Commission.

§ 4908 Public hearing and notice.

§ 4909 Commission’s powers in conduct of public hearing.

§ 4910 Adoption by county government of zoning plan and regulations; public hearing and notice; consultative hearings; resubmission to Commission.

§ 4911 Changes in zoning district; plan or regulations; procedure.

§ 4912 Zoning coordination and integration.

§ 4913 Board of Adjustment.

§ 4914 Board of Adjustment — Office and personnel.

§ 4915 Board of Adjustment — Rules governing organization, procedure and jurisdiction.

§ 4916 Appeals to the Board of Adjustment — Procedure.

§ 4917 Appeals to the Board of Adjustment — Powers.

§ 4918 Court review of decision of Board of Adjustment; proceedings.

§ 4919 Enforcement; remedies.

§ 4920 Nonconforming uses of land or buildings.

§ 4921 Appropriations.

§ 4922 Conflict between zoning regulations and other laws.

§ 4923 Residential facilities for persons with disabilities.

§ 4924 Notice to local school districts of residential zoning changes.

§ 4925 Changes in zoning.

§ 4926 Notice to property owners of zoning changes.

§ 4927 Emergency Communication Systems [Effective until Feb. 1, 2027].

§ 4927 Emergency Communication Systems [Effective Feb. 1, 2027].

Subchapter II The Quality of Life Act

§ 4951 Short title; intent and purpose.

§ 4952 Definitions.

§ 4953 Scope of subchapter.

§ 4954 Areas under this subchapter.

§ 4955 Local planning agency.

§ 4956 Required and optional elements of comprehensive plan; studies and surveys [Effective until Nov. 15, 2026].

§ 4956 Required and optional elements of comprehensive plan; studies and surveys [Effective Nov. 15, 2026].

§ 4957 State responsibilities to local planning agencies.

§ 4958 Evaluation and appraisal of comprehensive plan.

§ 4959 Legal status of comprehensive plan.

§ 4960 County comprehensive plan.

§ 4961 Information from state and local agencies and school districts.

§ 4962 Highway capacity; traffic impact study requirements.

§ 4963 Residential density requirements.

Subchapter III Citizens Bill of Rights Act

§ 4999 Court review of land use actions; limitations on liability of individuals and associations.

Chapter 50 County Engineer and Other Employees

§ 5001 Appointment of County Engineer; draftsmen; rodmen and assistants [Repealed].

Chapter 51 Street and Highway Lighting

§ 5101 Lighting streets and highways in unincorporated communities and villages; petition.

§ 5102 Levy and collection of light tax.

§ 5103 Light tax; administration of fund; surplus.

§ 5104 Removal of lights.

Chapter 52 Stormwater Management

§ 5201 Definitions.

§ 5202 Establishing a stormwater maintenance district.

§ 5203 Public hearing.

§ 5204 Creation of stormwater maintenance district.

§ 5205 Agreements for stormwater maintenance authorized.

§ 5206 Award of contracts.

§ 5207 Levy and collection of stormwater maintenance fee.

§ 5208 Administration of funds.

§ 5209 Continuation and termination of contracts; consolidation of stormwater maintenance districts.

§ 5210 Annual budgeting.

Chapter 53 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds

§ 5301 Authority to issue.

§ 5302 Limited obligations.

§ 5303 Form; terms.

§ 5304 Conflicting laws.

Chapter 54 Kent County Tax Increment Financing Act

§ 5401 Title.

§ 5402 Definitions.

§ 5403 Bonds to finance development of industrial, commercial, or residential area authorized.

§ 5404 Payment of bonds.

§ 5405 Application of bond proceeds.

§ 5406 Conditions precedent to issuance of bonds.

§ 5407 Resolution creating special fund.

§ 5408 Uses of special fund.

§ 5409 Pledge of revenue from taxes on tax increment into other fund.

§ 5410 Agreements to pay revenue from taxes on tax increment into special fund.

§ 5411 Ordinance authorizing bonds.

§ 5412 Exemption of bonds from taxation.

§ 5413 Nature and incidents of bonds.

§ 5414 Taxation of leased property in TIF District.

§ 5415 TIF District consistency with certified comprehensive plan.

§ 5416 Referendum.

§ 5417 Construction of chapter.

Chapter 55 Kent County Special Development Districts

§ 5501 Definitions.

§ 5502 Special taxes authorized; purpose; requirements and restrictions.

§ 5503 Authority granted; section self-executing.

§ 5504 Bonds payable from special fund; complementary powers of governing body; proceeds.

§ 5505 Special fund.

§ 5506 When no bonds or other obligations outstanding.

§ 5507 Adoption of ordinance to implement authority.

§ 5508 Taxation of bonds.

§ 5509 Bond form; signatures; maturity; manner of sale.

§ 5510 Bonds issued are securities.

§ 5511 Powers granted are supplemental to other laws.

§ 5512 Construction of chapter.

§ 5513 Special taxes on real property as alternative to ad valorem taxes.

§ 5514 Bonds not to constitute general obligation debt.

§ 5515 Special development district consistency with certified comprehensive plan.

§ 5516 Limitation on ad valorem or special taxes within Special Development District.

Chapter 56 Kent County Property Maintenance

§ 5601 Definitions.

§ 5602 Promulgation of property maintenance code.

§ 5603 Department of Planning Services; administration and enforcement.

§ 5604 Removal of weeds, grasses, refuse, rubbish, trash, or other waste material.

§ 5605 Fees.

§ 5606 Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders.

§ 5607 Abatement; creation of tax lien.

§ 5608 Penalties.

§ 5609 Additional remedies.

§ 5610 Exceptions.

Part IV Sussex County

Chapter 61 Government of Sussex County

§ 6101 Definitions.

§ 6102 Borrowing power; limitations.

§ 6103 Surplus funds; investment of.

§ 6104 Salaries of clerks.

§ 6105 Fire companies.

§ 6106 Ambulance service.

§ 6107 Cities and towns; aid for maintenance of public dumping areas.

§ 6108 Return Day observance.

§ 6109 Operation of Courthouse.

§ 6110 Rules and regulations.

§ 6111 Real or immovable property; acquisition, lease, rental or disposal.

Chapter 63 Building Permits

§ 6301 Definitions.

§ 6302 Application for construction permits.

§ 6303 Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns.

§ 6304 Inspections.

§ 6305 Fees.

§ 6306 Records.

§ 6307 Permits not required.

§ 6308 Notice of violation.

§ 6309 Occupancy.

§ 6310 Violation and penalty.

§ 6311 Construction using public financial assistance.

Chapter 64 Pensions for Sussex County Employees [Repealed].

§§ 6401-6415 Short title; definitions; eligibility for retirement benefits; reduction of benefits; service in armed forces of the United States or in National Guard; retirement age; early retirement; mandatory retirement; retirement pension benefits; disability pension benefits; submission of pension data to determine tax return; pension benefits; time and manner of payment; list of pensioners; retirement of employee; preservation of pension records by Department of Finance; Arbitration Commission; notice to employee of qualification for pension; restrictions upon other employment by pensioner; exemption of pension benefits from taxation, attachment; assignability of benefits [Repealed].

Chapter 65 Sanitary and Water Districts

§ 6501 Establishment of sanitary sewer or water district.

§ 6502 Establishment or revision of sanitary or water districts without election.

§ 6503 Establishment of sanitary or water district upon petition of voters.

§ 6504 Public hearing; notice.

§ 6505 Action of county government following hearing.

§ 6506 Election on question of establishment of district.

§ 6507 Action of county government following election favoring establishment of district.

§ 6508 Construction of system adequate for future connections.

§ 6509 Construction or maintenance of sewers or water systems for municipalities.

§ 6510 Adjustment of assessment for cost of existing sewers included in a district.

§ 6511 Power to issue bonds; terms; borrowing in anticipation of issuance of bonds.

§ 6512 Sale of bonds.

§ 6513 Procedure for annual assessment.

§ 6514 Collection of assessments.

§ 6515 Rules and regulations governing use of sewage disposal and water facilities.

§ 6516 Grants or loans from federal, state or interstate agencies.

§ 6517 Order to connect to sanitary sewer; enforcement.

§ 6518 Exception to limitation on borrowing power.

§ 6519 Definitions; voters.

§ 6520 County Engineer; appointment and duties; assistants.

§ 6521 Location of sewage treatment plants and other sewage disposal facilities.

Chapter 67 Sewers and Water

§ 6701 Definitions.

§ 6702 Powers of County.

§ 6703 Sewerage and water system within city or town.

§ 6704 Authorization of bonds; terms; sale and interest rate; borrowing in anticipation of issuance of bonds.

§ 6705 Authorized signatures on bonds; validity of issuance.

§ 6706 Payment of bonds, faith and credit of County; tax levy.

§ 6707 Authorization of covenants in bonds.

§ 6708 Service charges; amount and application; repayment for borrowed funds.

§ 6709 Power to make charges; liability of users; computation of rates.

§ 6710 Penalties for failure to pay charges.

§ 6711 Lien of service charges on real estate.

§ 6712 Sewer and water lien docket.

§ 6713 Water consumption statement and other information for county government or its designated agent.

§ 6714 Discontinuance of water supply for failure to pay service charge.

§ 6715 Contract with municipality for disposal or treatment of sewage or the filtering, purifying or supplying of water.

§ 6716 Connection of property with sewer or water mains.

§ 6717 Licensed plumber to connect property with sewers or mains.

§ 6718 Misrepresentations in application and unauthorized connections with sewer or water main; penalty.

§ 6719 Surveys and inspections by county government; penalty for refusal to permit.

§ 6720 Construction of chapter with other laws.

§ 6721 Annexation.

Chapter 68 Planning and Zoning

§ 6801 Definitions.

§ 6802 Statement of purposes.

§ 6803 Commission members; appointment, terms and qualifications.

§ 6804 Commission organization; power and duties.

§ 6805 Secretary and personnel of Commission.

§ 6806 Assistance to Commission by County.

§ 6807 Comprehensive development plan of the District.

§ 6808 Investigations, maps and reports of Commission.

§ 6809 Official map of the County.

§ 6810 Submission of road plats to Commission; recording; fees; regulations.

§ 6811 Approval or disapproval of plat by Commission; appeal.

§ 6812 Public hearing and notice.

§ 6813 Recording unapproved plat; penalty for.

§ 6814 Cooperation with other agencies.

§ 6815 Entry upon land; access to records.

§ 6816 Appropriation.

§ 6817 Powers and duties of Department of Transportation not affected.

§ 6818 Powers and duties of municipal corporations not affected.

§ 6819 Residential facilities for persons with disabilities.

§ 6820 Notice to local school districts of residential subdivision plans or changes in residential subdivision plans that increase density.

Chapter 69 Zoning

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 6901 Definitions.

§ 6902 Power and jurisdiction of county government.

§ 6903 Zoning map and regulations.

§ 6904 Purposes of regulations.

§ 6905 Planning and Zoning Commission; appointment; term and qualifications.

§ 6906 Assistance from and cooperation with other agencies.

§ 6907 Tentative zoning proposal preparation by Commission.

§ 6908 Public hearing and notice.

§ 6909 Commission’s powers in conduct of public hearings.

§ 6910 Adoption by county government of zoning map and regulations; public hearings and notice; consultative hearings; resubmission to Commission.

§ 6911 Changes in zoning district; map or regulations; procedure.

§ 6912 Zoning coordination.

§ 6913 Board of Adjustment — Appointment, terms and qualifications; removal; vacancies; compensation.

§ 6914 Board of Adjustment — Office and personnel.

§ 6915 Board of Adjustment — Rules governing organization, procedure and jurisdiction.

§ 6916 Appeals to the Board of Adjustment — Who may take; procedure.

§ 6917 Appeals to the Board of Adjustment — Powers upon appeals.

§ 6918 Superior Court review of decision of Board of Adjustment; procedure.

§ 6919 Violations of regulations; enforcement; remedies and penalties.

§ 6920 Nonconforming uses of land or structure.

§ 6921 List of nonconforming structures and uses.

§ 6922 Appropriations.

§ 6923 Conflict between zoning regulations and other laws.

§ 6924 Notice to local school districts of residential zoning changes.

§ 6925 Changes in zoning.

§ 6926 Notice to property owners of zoning changes.

§ 6927 Emergency Communication Systems [Effective until Feb. 1, 2027].

§ 6927 Emergency Communication Systems [Effective Feb. 1, 2027].

Subchapter II The Quality of Life Act

§ 6951 Short title; intent and purpose.

§ 6952 Definitions.

§ 6953 Scope of subchapter.

§ 6954 Areas under this subchapter.

§ 6955 Local planning agency.

§ 6956 Required and optional elements of comprehensive plan; studies and surveys [Effective until Nov. 15, 2026].

§ 6956 Required and optional elements of comprehensive plan; studies and surveys [Effective Nov. 15, 2026].

§ 6957 State responsibilities to local planning agencies.

§ 6958 Evaluation and appraisal of comprehensive plan.

§ 6959 Legal status of comprehensive plan.

§ 6960 County comprehensive plan.

§ 6961 Information from state and local agencies and school districts.

§ 6962 Highway capacity; traffic impact study requirements.

§ 6963 Residential density requirements.

Subchapter III Citizens Bill of Rights Act

§ 6999 Court review of land use actions; limitations on liability of individuals and associations.

Chapter 70 County Government and County Administrators

§ 7001 Powers of the government of Sussex County.

§ 7002 County government.

§ 7003 County Administrator.

§ 7004 Department of Finance.

§ 7005 Department of Law.

§ 7006 Personnel system.

§ 7007 County Advisory Retirement Board.

§ 7008 Pension program for Sussex County employees.

Chapter 71 Sussex County Property Maintenance

§ 7101 Definitions.

§ 7102 Promulgation of property maintenance ordinances, rules, and regulations.

§ 7103 Administration and enforcement.

§ 7104 Removal of weeds, grasses, refuse, rubbish, trash, or other waste material.

§ 7105 Fees.

§ 7106 Violation of property maintenance ordinances, rules, and regulations or chapter; notices and orders.

§ 7107 Abatement; creation of tax lien.

§ 7108 Penalties.

§ 7109 Additional remedies.

§ 7110 Existing ordinances, rules, and regulations.

§ 7111 Exceptions.

Part V County Taxes

Chapter 80 County Tax Levy

§ 8001 Budget of estimated expenditures.

§ 8002 Tax rate [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 132, § 5].

§ 8003 Time and method of levying county tax [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 132, § 5].

§ 8004 Duplicate assessment lists in Kent County.

§ 8005 Tax collection warrants; form [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 132, § 5].

Chapter 81 Limitations Upon Taxing Power

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 8101 Property subject to county taxation [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 132, § 5].

§ 8102 Transfers of real property subject to county taxation [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 384, § 3].

§ 8103 Personal property.

§ 8104 Placement of mobile homes subject to Sussex County taxation.

§ 8105 Property owned by governmental, religious, educational or charitable agency.

§ 8106 Specific organizations and purposes.

§ 8106A New Castle County property tax exemptions; applications; refunds [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 468, § 3].

§ 8107 Motion picture studios and plants.

§ 8108 Railroad property.

§ 8109 Off-street parking facilities; exemptions.

§ 8110 Civic organizations owning parkland.

§ 8111 Proration of yearly taxes when property in Kent County is transferred to an exempt entity.

§ 8111A Proration of yearly taxes when property in New Castle County is transferred to an exempt entity [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 468, § 3].

§ 8112 Lodging tax.

§ 8113 Fire protection fee.

Subchapter II Citizens Over 65 Years of Age

§ 8131 Definitions [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 314, § 2].

§ 8132 Qualifications and amount of exemption.

§ 8133 Application for exemption.

§ 8134 Contents of application.

§ 8135 Allowance of exemption.

§ 8136 Continuance of exemption.

§ 8137 Tenants in common or joint tenants.

§ 8138 Rules and regulations.

§ 8139 Oaths.

§ 8140 Appeals.

§ 8141 Exemption from property taxes on real estate in Kent County.

Subchapter III Nonprofit Housing for the Elderly

§ 8151 Property subject to exemption.

§ 8152 Definitions.

§ 8153 Certification as tax exempt.

§ 8154 Conditions for charitable exemptions; penalty for false statement or certification.

§ 8155 Assessed valuation; lien for taxes on termination of nonprofit use or ownership.

§ 8156 Special assessments in lieu of taxes.

Chapter 82 Boards of Assessment [Repealed].

§ 8201 Board of Assessment for Kent County [Repealed].

§ 8202 Vacancies [Repealed].

§ 8203 Salaries of members [Repealed].

§ 8204 Expenses of members [Repealed].

§ 8205 Disqualification for other offices [Repealed].

§ 8206 Oath of office [Repealed].

§ 8207 Removal from office; notice; hearing; appeal [Repealed].

§ 8208 Employees [Repealed].

§ 8209 Location of regular offices of boards; temporary offices [Repealed].

§ 8210 Books from which to ascertain ownership and description of real estate [Repealed].

Chapter 83 Valuation and Assessment of Property

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 8301 Annual assessment of all assessable property and persons.

§ 8302 Revision and correction of assessments and valuations.

§ 8303 Written statement listing property owners, value, type, etc.

§ 8304 Powers in conducting hearings; refusal to answer; penalty.

§ 8305 Subpoena power [Expires March 12, 2028, pursuant to 85 Del. Laws, c. 239, § 2].

§ 8306 Standard of assessment; frequency of reassessment.

§ 8307 Use of local assessment lists.

§ 8308 Abandoned leaseholds.

§ 8309 Assessment where owner unknown.

§ 8310 Public inspection of completed assessment.

§ 8311 Appeals and corrections upon completion of annual assessment.

§ 8312 Notice that assessment may be inspected; appeals; notice of decision; appeals to Superior Court.

§ 8313 Taxables failing to appeal liable for tax as assessed.

§ 8314 Report of total assessed valuation.

§ 8315 Duplicate assessments.

§ 8316 Assessment lists not to be altered by county governing body.

§ 8317 Personal inspection of property to adjust valuation; notice of change.

§ 8318 Adjustment of assessment inequalities between districts.

§ 8319 Reports from those owning or controlling assessable property; procedure; failure to report; penalty.

§ 8320 Information to be supplied by building inspectors in New Castle County.

§ 8321 Notice of increase in assessment or new assessment.

§ 8322 Discovery of unassessed property.

§ 8323 False returns; perjury.

§ 8324 Notices to be by mail or by email.

§ 8325 Report of those liable for capitation tax.

§ 8326 Penalty.

§ 8327 Construction.

§ 8328 Purpose.

§ 8329 Valuation of agricultural, horticultural and forest land use.

§ 8330 Agricultural use land.

§ 8331 Horticultural use land.

§ 8332 Forest use land.

§ 8333 Criteria for agricultural, horticultural, or forestry land use [For application of section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 384, § 3].

§ 8334 Eligibility for valuation under §§ 8330-8337 of this title [For application of section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 384, § 3].

§ 8335 Assessment procedures.

§ 8336 Annual review.

§ 8337 State Farmland Evaluation Advisory Committee.

§ 8338 Supplemental assessments permitted quarterly.

§ 8339 Certification of supplemental assessment roll.

§ 8340 Levy of tax and creation of a lien based on the supplemental assessment roll.

§ 8341 Retroactive taxation prohibited.

§ 8342 Notice required under supplemental assessment procedure.

§ 8343 Appeal of supplemental assessment; penalties and interest.

§ 8344 Requirement of written reports.

§ 8345 Quality-control mechanism for general property reassessments; New Castle County [Expires March 31, 2027, pursuant to 85 Del. Laws, c. 237, § 3].

Subchapter II Tax on Mobile Homes

§ 8351 Determining taxation value; frequency of reassessments; assessment rate.

§ 8352 Placement permit.

§ 8353 Park operators to give copy of law and application to owners.

§ 8354 Park operators to maintain lease records; annual report.

§ 8355 Assessments to be made in name of titleholder.

§ 8356 Penalty for tax evasion by titleholder of mobile homes.

§ 8357 Penalty for park operators failing to submit report.

§ 8358 Application of subchapter.

§ 8359 Repeal of inconsistent laws.

§ 8360 Mobile home dealers to furnish monthly reports.

§ 8361 Penalty for mobile home dealer failing to submit monthly report.

§ 8362 Penalty for mobile home owner failing to apply for a placement permit.

§ 8363 Mobile homes owned by residents over 65 years of age.

§ 8364 Appeals and corrections upon completion of annual assessment.

Chapter 84 Receivers of Taxes and County Treasurers

Subchapter I General Provisions

§§ 8401-8404 Election; term of office; qualifications; bond; oath of office; vacancies [Repealed].

§ 8405 Compensation.

§§ 8406, 8407 Deputies and employees; employment; compensation; expenses of sitting in various districts [Repealed].

§ 8408 Duty to turn over records and moneys to successor.

Subchapter II Duties

§ 8421 Responsibility for collection of all taxes.

§ 8422 Collection of school taxes.

§ 8423 Collection of capitation tax.

§ 8424 Duty to collect taxes within 1 year from date of warrant.

§ 8425 Certificate before final settlement.

§ 8426 Annual settlement.

§ 8427 Deposit of funds.

§ 8428 Custodian of county funds; duty to demand and receive moneys.

§ 8429 Payments of witness and juror fees.

§ 8430 Application of moneys received; accounting.

§ 8431 Withholding of allowances to officers.

§ 8432 Power to require assistance in New Castle County.

§ 8433 Duties and liability of retiring officers with respect to uncollected taxes.

§ 8434 Collection of delinquent taxes by receiver of taxes and county treasurer or director of finance for own use after personally paying same; extension and assignment of liens.

§ 8435 Destruction of canceled bonds and coupons.

Chapter 86 Collection of Taxes

§ 8601 Due date for real estate and capitation taxes.

§ 8602 Notice to taxables of taxes due; effect of failure to receive notice.

§ 8603 Tax payments.

§ 8604 Abatement of taxes; penalty for the late payment; removal of delinquent real estate taxes from tax roll; payment plan for taxes [Effective until Aug. 12, 2028].

§ 8604 Abatement of taxes; penalty for the late payment; removal of delinquent real estate taxes from tax roll [Effective Aug. 12, 2028].

§ 8605 Collection at offices of tax collecting authority; hours.

§ 8606 Notice of time and place for collection in hundreds and districts.

§ 8607 Bills and receipts; New Castle County.

§ 8608 Receipts and receipt books; Kent County.

§ 8609 Duplicate receipts.

§ 8610 Written demand for delinquent taxes in New Castle County [Effective until Aug. 12, 2028].

§ 8610 Written demand for delinquent taxes in New Castle County [Effective Aug. 12, 2028].

§ 8611 Publication of delinquent taxes; Kent County.

§ 8612 Liability between landlord and tenant.

§ 8613 Liability of tenant for life.

§ 8614 Officials conducting sale of property to notify receiver; pay tax.

§ 8615 Penalties for fraudulent tax receipts.

§ 8616 Removal from county to escape tax; penalty.

§ 8617 County warrants not acceptable for payment.

§ 8618 Refund of county taxes paid in error; refund after assessment appeal.

§ 8619 Quarterly property tax reporting; New Castle County [Expires effective Jan. 1, 2028].

Chapter 87 Collection of Delinquent Taxes

Subchapter I General Provisions

§ 8701 Collection permitted from personal property or real property.

§ 8702 Proceedings against guardian or trustee.

§ 8703 Remedies cumulative.

§ 8704 Survival of prior liens.

§ 8705 Lien of taxes.

§ 8706 Extension of tax lien in Kent or Sussex Counties.

§ 8707 Distress.

§ 8708 Actions for recovery in New Castle County — Appeals; attachment.

§ 8709 Actions for recovery in New Castle County — Judgments; execution.

§ 8710 Actions for recovery in Kent and Sussex Counties; judgments; execution.

§ 8711 Attachment of wages.

Subchapter II Monition Method of Sale

§ 8721 Monition method established.

§ 8722 Praecipe; judgment; monition.

§ 8723 Form of monition.

§ 8724 Posting of monition; sheriff’s return; alias or pluries monition.

§ 8725 Issuance and form of writ of venditioni exponas.

§ 8726 Sales subject to approval of Department of Finance or Chief County Financial Officer; prequalification of bidders.

§ 8727 Title of property sold.

§ 8728 Petition by purchasers for deed of conveyance.

§ 8729 Redemption by owner.

§ 8730 Petition by owner after redemption for entry on judgment record.

§ 8731 Regularity of proceedings under venditioni exponas.

§ 8732 No proceedings unless tax is a lien upon property; construction of term “Superior Court.”

§ 8733 Fees and costs.

Subchapter III Attachment of Land in New Castle County

§ 8741 Legal proceedings to collect unpaid taxes.

§ 8742 Where attachment proceedings brought.

§ 8743 Affidavit and writ of attachment.

§ 8744 Notice of attachment to defendant.

§ 8745 Affidavit of defense; time limit.

§ 8746 Judgment for want of an affidavit of defense.

§ 8747 Trial.

§ 8748 Discharge of property or garnishee upon posting bond.

§ 8749 Judgment and sale of property.

§ 8750 Notice of order to sell to lienholders of real estate.

§ 8751 Return of residue to defendant.

§ 8752 Exemption laws do not apply; those liable as garnishee.

§ 8753 Purchase at Sheriff’s Sale by agent of County.

§ 8754 Proceedings to collect taxes where delay may lose benefit of process.

§ 8755 Penalty for removing attached property from County.

§ 8756 Procedure upon failure of bonded defendant to pay judgment.

§ 8757 Procedure to confirm or set aside sale; second sale.

§ 8758 Redemption of real estate by owner after sale.

§ 8759 Owner’s petition and rights after redemption.

§ 8760 Right of redemption by lienholder.

§ 8761 Procedure to obtain deed.

Subchapter IV Sale of Land for Delinquent Taxes in Kent and Sussex Counties

§ 8771 Sale of land; notice; certificate.

§ 8772 Public notice of sale.

§ 8773 Return of sale; deed upon approval of sale.

§ 8774 Adjustment of tax sale proceedings upon change of office of tax collecting authority.

§ 8775 Death of purchaser at tax sale.

§ 8776 Approval or disapproval of sale; redemption.

§ 8777 Action against personal representative of taxable.

§ 8778 Costs upon sale of lands.

§ 8779 Payment of excess from proceeds to owner.

Part VI County Officers

Chapter 91 General Provisions

§ 9101 Definitions.

§ 9102 Location of offices.

§ 9103 Record books and supplies.

§ 9104 Records.

§ 9105 County offices; days open; penalties.

§ 9106 Saturday as legal holiday for New Castle County and City of Wilmington.

§ 9107 Authorization to pay employees on day preceding holiday.

§ 9108 Disposition of fees.

§ 9109 Duty to account for fees.

§ 9110 Fee book; inspection and examination.

§ 9111 Audit of fees.

§ 9112 Liability for fees.

§ 9113 Penalties for failure to collect and pay over fees.

§ 9114 Bonds of recorder, clerk of the peace and register of wills.

§ 9115 Bond of Register in Chancery [Repealed].

§ 9116 Cancellation of bonds.

§ 9117 Satisfaction of bonds.

§ 9118 Bond of sheriffs.

§ 9119 Violation of bond requirements; penalty.

§ 9120 Bonds of officers in Sussex County.

§ 9121 Uniform mileage payments.

§ 9122 Posting of fee lists.

§ 9123 Construction of fee provisions; time for payment of fees.

§ 9124 Payment of salaries.

§ 9125 Chief deputies.

Chapter 92 Deputies and Clerks

§ 9201 Duties and responsibilities of officers appointing deputies and clerks.

§ 9202 Powers and duties of chief deputies.

§ 9203 Payment of salaries.

§ 9204 Employment of extra clerks.

§ 9205 Application in New Castle County.

§ 9206 Application in Sussex County.

Chapter 93 County Comptrollers [Repealed].

§ 9301 Election, qualifications and term [Repealed].

§ 9302 Bond [Repealed].

§ 9303 Oath [Repealed].

§ 9304 Vacancy; appointment of successor [Repealed].

§ 9305 Duties and powers [Repealed].

§ 9306 Compensation [Repealed].

§ 9307 Deputy Comptroller; employment; salary [Repealed].

§ 9308 Assistants and clerical help [Repealed].

§ 9309 Removal from office for neglect or malfeasance [Repealed].

§ 9310 Comptroller of Sussex County; appointment as notary public [Repealed].

§ 9311 Power of comptroller with respect to warrants [Repealed].

§ 9312 Construction [Repealed].

Chapter 94 Clerks of the Peace

§ 9401 Oath and bond.

§ 9402 Compensation.

§ 9403 Deputies and clerks.

§ 9404 Clerk of the county government.

§ 9405 Duties as clerk of the county government.

§ 9406 Deposit of public moneys; penalty.

§ 9407 Monthly accounting to State Treasurer; penalties.

§ 9408 Audit; penalty.

§ 9409 Transcripts concerning county accounts.

§ 9410 Assessment lists; delivering copies.

§ 9411 Penalty.

§ 9412 Certification of appointed constables.

§ 9413 Marriage licenses.

§ 9414 Furnishing marriage licenses to justices of the peace.

§ 9415 Record of marriage licenses.

§ 9416 Administering oaths.

§ 9417 Destruction of county papers.

§ 9418 License fees.

Chapter 96 Recorders

§ 9601 Election; term of office.

§ 9602 Compensation.

§ 9603 Deputies and employees.

§ 9604 Inventory of books and records [Repealed].

§ 9605 Recordation of instruments [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12].

§ 9606 Recordation of instruments; duties.

§ 9607 Collection of recording fees; certain taxes; Housing Development Fund surcharge; Delaware Cultural Access Fund fee.

§ 9608 Assignment record.

§ 9609 Separate books for maps and plots.

§ 9610 Recording of official obligations; notation of cancellation.

§ 9611 Recordation of instruments containing certificate of notarial act.

§ 9612 Recorded instrument or certified copy thereof as evidence.

§ 9613 Certificate of scire facias [Repealed].

§ 9614 Report of real estate transfers to boards of assessment and taxing authorities of incorporated towns and cities; to Wilmington Department of Surveys.

§ 9615 Delivery of records to Delaware Public Archives; photocopies; evidence.

§ 9616 Neglect of duty; penalty.

§ 9617 Fees in New Castle and Sussex Counties.

§ 9618 Fees in Sussex County [Repealed].

§ 9619 Fees in Kent County.

§ 9620 Neglect or refusal to pay fees; penalty.

§ 9621 Indexing of records in the office of the Recorder of Sussex County.

§ 9622 Department of finance construed.

§ 9623 Required statement in deed conveying certain property in unincorporated suburban community.

§ 9624 Integration of documents from the office of the Secretary of State [Repealed].

§ 9625 Fee, charges and rules for public access [Repealed].

§ 9626 Transfer of assessment fees.

§ 9627 Redaction of information.

§ 9628 Redaction of unlawful restrictive covenant.

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