It allows the local government and its citizens to specify those areas where certain policies will apply. The land classification system is intended to be supported and complemented by zoning, sub-division and other land use management tools. Together they provide the guidance to help realize the desired future land uses. The purpose of the Developed class is to provide for continued intensive development and redevelopment of existing urban areas. These areas are already developed at a density approaching 500 dwelling units per square mile.
Urban services are already in place or scheduled within the immediate future.
Most of the land within the City of Wilmington is designated as Developed, except for some Urban Transition and Conservation areas. Density may exceed 2.5 units per acre within the Developed class, depending upon local zoning regulations. The purpose of the Urban Transition class is to provide for future intensive urban development on lands that have been or will be provided with necessary urban services. The location of these areas is based upon land use planning policies requiring optimum efficiency in land utilization and public service delivery. Sewer - the development shall be served by City or County sewer systems or private package treatment systems that meet the most stringent State requirements.