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29 DE Code § 9125. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 91. State Planning|Subchapter II. Development of State Impact Fees|§ 9125. Farm residences.

§ 9125. Farm residences. No impact fees adopted pursuant to this subchapter shall be imposed on a primary residence constructed on a parcel of land zoned as farmland and actively devoted to farming, provided that the individuals living in the residence use it as their primary residence, and either:  (1) Are actively farming the land; or (2) Are relatives of the owners of the parcel of land.73 Del. Laws, c. 185, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9141. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 91. State Planning|Subchapter IV. Geospatial Data Coordination|§ 9141. Findings.

§ 9141. Findings. The General Assembly finds that the coordination of the use and sharing of data and information among all levels of government is essential to the efficient and smooth provision of government services to the people of the State. It is the intent of this subchapter to:  (1) Ensure that geospatial data are maintained and published in such a manner that they are readily available to all appropriate data users to support state and local government functions; (2) Promote the use and sharing of geospatial data and of geographic information system software and tools by state agencies and local governments; (3) Establish standards for the appropriate publication of geospatial data and metadata; and (4) Provide for a coordinated community of geospatial data providers and geospatial data users in Delaware.76 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  2;
29 DE Code § 9142. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 91. State Planning|Subchapter IV. Geospatial Data Coordination|§ 9142. Definitions.

§ 9142. Definitions. For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:  (1) “Delaware Geospatial Information Clearinghouse” means a web-enabled, electronic resource for the collection, organization, storage, and dissemination of metadata and other information to assist in the sharing of geospatial data and information. (2) “Geographic Information System” and “GIS” both mean a system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth. (3) “Geospatial” means data and/or information that identify the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the earth. This information may be derived from, among other things, remote sensing, mapping, and surveying technologies. (4) “Metadata” means data about the content, quality, condition, and other characteristics of data.76 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  2;
29 DE Code § 9144. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 91. State Planning|Subchapter IV. Geospatial Data Coordination|§ 9144. Publication of geospatial data and information in Delaware.

§ 9144. Publication of geospatial data and information in Delaware. All geospatial data and information created by or for any state, county or local agency, or by or for any other organizations receiving state funds in whole or in part for the development of such data, shall be subject to the following conditions:  (1) All geospatial data and information shall be considered to be in the public domain, except as provided for in all applicable federal, state and local laws and statutes including the information security and data classification standards promulgated by the Delaware Department of Technology and Information. (2) Metadata for all geospatial data and information shall be published on the Delaware Geospatial Information Clearinghouse, maintained by the University of Delaware, or on any clearinghouse system that may be approved the by the Executive Council of the Delaware Geographic Data Committee to replace that Clearinghouse in the future. a. All metadata shall meet at least the minimum metadata specifications approved by the Executive Council of the Delaware Geographic Data Committee. b. Metadata shall be published for data projects at all stages of development including planning for data acquisition, data collection and creation, publication as draft and final publication. c. Restrictions placed on geospatial data and information pursuant to paragraph (1) of this section shall not apply to metadata for those data sets. (3) Agencies or entities responsible for the creation of any geospatial data and information in or representing Delaware shall make all efforts to provide full and practical access to such geospatial data and information.76 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  2;
29 DE Code § 9151. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 91. State Planning|Subchapter V. Delaware Population Consortium|§ 9151. Findings; purpose.

§ 9151. Findings; purpose. The efficient and effective planning for capital projects and services that benefit Delaware's citizens must rely upon the best technical information available in order to anticipate demographic and population trends. The Delaware Population Consortium is created to do all of the following:  (1) Create a single set of population projections for the State because it would be detrimental to have different entities developing competing sets of projections for their own purposes. (2) Create a single set of population projections with a long-term horizon of 30 years to be beneficial for long-term capital planning.  (3) Use a single methodology that can be refined over time. (4) Establish a regular annual release date for the population projections to provide consistent and predictable information for entities that rely upon the projections. (5) Conduct ongoing review of the population projections.  (6) Create population projections that cover a consistent set of geographic areas including the State, each county, and each incorporated municipality.82 Del. Laws, c. 14, § 1;
29 DE Code § 9201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 92. Land Use Planning|Subchapter I. Findings, Purpose and Definitions|§ 9201. Findings; purpose.

§ 9201. Findings; purpose. (a) Some land use decisions are far-reaching, complex determinations involving the commitment of finite resources by many levels of government and private investment. Such decisions must be coordinated so as to achieve efficient, effective and timely use of finite resources. (b) The resource investment, both public and private, in land use decisions is long-term and therefore a process which provides a certain and stable climate for decision-making is necessary to foster rational investment of these resources. (c) A method of achieving consistency and coordination between the levels of government, and between government and private enterprise, is essential to achieve these goals. (d) Economic activity should be enhanced by coordinating and simplifying the various state regulatory and review processes required prior to development. It is declared, therefore, that a process for streamlining such processes be established. 74 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9202. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 92. Land Use Planning|Subchapter I. Findings, Purpose and Definitions|§ 9202. Definitions.

§ 9202. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter:  (1) “Applicant” means any person who must apply to a local jurisdiction for approval to proceed with a project which requires a local jurisdiction to take a land use planning action. (2) “Comprehensive development plan” means a municipal or county comprehensive land use plan, master plan or comprehensive plan as provided in Titles 9, 22 or this title. (3) “Final decision” means any legislative, administrative or quasi-judicial action that establishes the final determination of a local jurisdiction concerning any land use planning action. (4) “Local jurisdiction” means the County of New Castle, the County of Kent, the County of Sussex, municipalities within the State or any other political subdivision of the State, or any instrumentality of any political subdivision of the State. (5) “Local land use planning action” means any action involving:  a. The adoption or amendment of a Comprehensive Development Plan; b. The zoning or re-zoning of land; c. The subdivision or partioning of 1 parcel of land into 2 or more parcels of land or the combining of 2 or more parcels of land into 1 or more new parcels of land if required by local subdivision review ordinances; or d. The review or approval of 1 or more parcels of land for development if required by local site plan review ordinances. (6) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, local jurisdiction, any interstate body or any other legal entity. (7) “Rezoning” means any modification of zoning classification of property based upon local zoning codes adopted as provided in Title 9 or 22. (8) “Site plan” means a plan, to scale, showing uses, structures and any other improvements for a parcel as required by a local jurisdiction's land use regulations. (9) “Subdivision” means the division of land into 2 or more lots.74 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9203. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 92. Land Use Planning|Subchapter II. Pre-Application Reviews|§ 9203. Local land use planning actions subject to review process.

§ 9203. Local land use planning actions subject to review process. (a) All projects meeting any 1 of the following criteria shall undergo a pre-application meeting and review process as set forth in this chapter:  (1) Major residential subdivisions with internal road networks and more than 50 units, excluding previously recorded residential subdivisions of any size which have not been sunsetted. (2) Any nonresidential subdivision involving structures or buildings with a total floor area exceeding 50,000 square feet, excluding any previously approved and recorded non-residential subdivision regardless of floor area size, or any site plan review involving structures or buildings with a total floor area exceeding 50,000 square feet, excluding any previously approved and recorded non-residential site plan review regardless of floor area size. (3) Rezonings, conditional uses, site plan reviews and/or subdivisions, within environmentally sensitive areas, as identified within any local jurisdiction's comprehensive plan as certified under § 9103 of this title. (4) Annexations inconsistent with the local jurisdiction's comprehensive plan as certified under § 9103 of this title. (5) Applications for rezoning if not in compliance with the local jurisdiction's comprehensive plan as certified under § 9103 of this title. (6) Any other project which is required to be referred to the State for pre-application review by local jurisdiction regulations. (7) Any local land use regulation, ordinance or requirement referred to the Office of State Planning Coordination by a local jurisdiction for the purpose of providing the jurisdiction with advisory comments. The land use regulations, ordinances or requirements that are to be referred to the Office of State Planning Coordination may be specified in a jurisdiction's Memorandum of Understanding. (8) County and municipal comprehensive plans as required by Titles 9 and 22. (b) Any applicant may voluntarily request to participate in the pre-application review process and shall make such requests in writing to the Office of State Planning Coordination. 74 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 92. Land Use Planning|Subchapter II. Pre-Application Reviews|§ 9204. Pre-application review process.

§ 9204. Pre-application review process. (a) Pre-application reviews shall be conducted and concluded, unless otherwise provided for herein, prior to the formal submission of any document required by the first step under any local jurisdiction's land use review regulation, including, but not limited to, a “preliminary” or “sketch” subdivision or site plan, or a written request for a re-zoning, conditional use, or annexation by an applicant to the local jurisdiction. The applicant may elect to initiate the pre-application review process simultaneously with the formal submission or application to any local jurisdiction with an approved Memorandum of Understanding as provided for in § 9205(c) of this title. The applicant is responsible for complying with any and all local regulations and is strongly encouraged to meet with local officials prior to initiating the pre-application review process. The applicant shall be responsible for requesting a pre-application review under this chapter. (b) The Office of State Planning Coordination shall develop an application and procedures for review and shall be responsible for scheduling and coordinating all pre-application review meetings. Meeting dates shall be designated for 1 or more days certain each month and held in accordance with procedures outlined by the Office of State Planning Coordination. Projects shall be heard at a pre-application meeting within 45 calendar days of receipt of a request by the Office of State Planning Coordination. The Office of State Planning Coordination shall give public notice of all pre-application review meetings by following the requirements of § 10004(e) of this title. (c) Within 20 business days following the date of the pre-application meeting with the applicant, the Office of State Planning Coordination shall furnish to the applicant and the local jurisdiction a written compilation of all comments received at the meeting. Failure of Office of State Planning Coordination to meet the 20-business-day requirement will result in the State forfeiting the opportunity to comment on the local land use planning action. The length of review may be extended by mutual consent of the Office of State Planning Coordination and the applicant. The local jurisdiction shall be notified immediately of any mutually acceptable delays. (d) Following the pre-application review process and upon filing of an application with the local jurisdiction, the applicant shall provide to the local jurisdiction and the Office of State Planning Coordination a written response to comments received as a result of the pre-application process, noting whether comments were incorporated into the project design or not and the reason therefore. 74 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 92. Land Use Planning|Subchapter II. Pre-Application Reviews|§ 9205. State agency authorities, roles and responsibilities.

§ 9205. State agency authorities, roles and responsibilities. (a) All state agencies shall participate in the pre-application review process if requested by the Office of State Planning Coordination and shall provide such assistance and advice as requested by the Office of State Planning Coordination. (b) In special circumstances, the Office of State Planning Coordination may waive the pre-application requirements of this chapter. Where such waiver is granted, the Office of State Planning Coordination shall provide a written explanation of the causes for the waiver to the relevant local jurisdiction and the applicant. These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, local governments that impose a more stringent review of projects enumerated in § 9203(a) of this title than required by this chapter, or for projects which will provide an extraordinary benefit to the State and the local jurisdiction through economic development, job creation, educational opportunities, public services or facilities, agricultural preservation or protection and enhancement of the natural environment. (c) In order to more effectively coordinate with the local land-use process, the Office of State Planning Coordination shall, through a memorandum of understanding agreed to by both parties, exempt the local jurisdiction from the provisions of this chapter or modify the pre-application review process specified herein when the local jurisdiction has a Certified Comprehensive Plan and imposes a more stringent review of projects enumerated in § 9203(a) of this title than required by this chapter. (d) The Office of State Planning Coordination shall coordinate, where possible, the other state review processes including but not limited to the transportation agreements specified in Title 9, and other state land use review and permitting processes. 74 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9206. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 92. Land Use Planning|Subchapter II. Pre-Application Reviews|§ 9206. Local jurisdiction authorities, roles and responsibilities.

§ 9206. Local jurisdiction authorities, roles and responsibilities. (a) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to deny local jurisdictions their final decision-making authority over proposed local land use planning actions. (b) The local jurisdiction shall, in accordance with this chapter, make its final decision and notify the Office of State Planning Coordination of such decision as soon as possible. 74 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 10101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 101. Administrative Procedures|Subchapter I. Policy and Definitions|§ 10101. Policy.

§ 10101. Policy. The purpose of this chapter is to standardize the procedures and methods whereby certain state agencies exercise their statutory powers and to specify the manner and extent to which action by such agencies may be subjected to public comment and judicial review. 60 Del. Laws, c. 585, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  2;  71 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  7;
29 DE Code § 10111. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 101. Administrative Procedures|Subchapter II. Agency Regulations|§ 10111. Organization regulations; rules of procedure.

§ 10111. Organization regulations; rules of procedure. For the benefit of the public, each agency shall adopt the following regulations:  (1) A general description of its organization, its methods of operations and the manner, including addresses and telephone numbers, whereby the public may obtain information and otherwise deal with the agency; and (2) A statement of the nature and requirements of all rules of practice and procedure used by the agency to exercise its statutory authority in compliance with this chapter.60 Del. Laws, c. 585, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  2;
29 DE Code § 10112. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 101. Administrative Procedures|Subchapter II. Agency Regulations|§ 10112. Public information.

§ 10112. Public information. (a) Each agency shall make available promptly to the public upon request, for inspection, originals or legible copies of the following:  (1) Its regulations, orders, decisions, opinions and licenses; (2) Any documents, papers and other materials considered by the agency in taking agency action; or (3) Any records of the agency reasonably specified by the requesting person. (b) When making its documents and other materials available to the public, the agency may:  (1) Take reasonable precautions to preserve the integrity and security of such documents or materials; (2) Make available only at reasonable, specified intervals documents and materials being actively used by the agency; (3) Limit the availability of information to its regular business hours and place of business; (4) Decline to make available documents and other materials which:  a. Relate solely to the agency's internal procedural and personnel practices; b. Pertain to ongoing enforcement investigations which have not yet resulted in agency action; c. Are specifically exempted from disclosure by law; or d. Are confidential or privileged for the same or similar reasons as the Court would hold its records confidential or privileged; (5) Make a reasonable charge for the cost of reproducing or copying such documents or materials. (c) The Court shall have jurisdiction of all actions to compel an agency to produce or disclose any documents, materials or information and the agency shall have the burden of sustaining its refusal to produce or disclose as requested. 60 Del. Laws, c. 585, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  2;
29 DE Code § 10113. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 101. Administrative Procedures|Subchapter II. Agency Regulations|§ 10113. Adoption of regulations; exemptions.

§ 10113. Adoption of regulations; exemptions. (a) All regulations, except those specifically exempted, shall be adopted according to the requirements of this chapter. (b) Regulations of the following types are exempted from the procedural requirements of this chapter and may be adopted informally:  (1) Descriptions of agency organization, operations and procedures for obtaining information; (2) Rules of practice and procedure used by the agency; (3) Delegations of authority to subordinates; (4) Nonsubstantive changes in existing regulations to alter style or form or to correct technical errors; (5) Amendments to existing regulations to make them consistent with changes in basic law but which do not otherwise alter the substance of the regulations; and (6) Codifications of existing agency or judicial principles of decision derived from previous decisions and rulings. Any regulation adopted pursuant to this subsection, along with a copy of the order adopting said regulation, shall be filed with the Registrar of Regulations, and the regulation so filed shall become the official regulation as defined in § 1132 of this title. 60 Del. Laws, c. 585, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 55, §  1;
29 DE Code § 10114. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 101. Administrative Procedures|Subchapter II. Agency Regulations|§ 10114. Requests for regulation-making proceedings.

§ 10114. Requests for regulation-making proceedings. Proceedings for the adoption, amendment or repeal of a regulation may be initiated by an agency on the motion of an agency member or at the request of any person who so petitions the agency on a form prescribed for that purpose by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The agency at its next regular meeting shall either grant the petition and initiate the proceedings specified by this chapter or deny the petition and give its reasons for doing so. If the petition is received by the agency within 5 days of such meeting, the agency may defer action on the petition until the next succeeding regular meeting. 60 Del. Laws, c. 585, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  2;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);