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9 DE Code § 4401. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4401. Definitions.

§ 4401. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Building” means any structure, building, edifice or part thereof; (2) “Chief of Building Inspections” means the Chief of Building Inspections for Kent County as appointed by the Kent County Levy Court or the Chief's designee or the Acting Chief of Building Inspections for Kent County as appointed by the Kent County Levy Court or the Acting Chief's designee; (3) “Construction” means alteration, removal, demolition, addition, repair or construction of any new or old building. (4) “Person” means any architect, builder, contractor, repairman, agent, partner or corporation as well as an individual;9 Del. C. 1953, §  4401;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  60 Del. Laws, c. 245, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4402. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4402. Application for construction permits.

§ 4402. Application for construction permits. (a) No person shall construct or cause to have constructed or commence the construction of a building without first filing with the Chief of Building Inspections an application in writing for such construction and obtaining a permit therefor. Such application shall be made on forms prescribed by the Chief of Building Inspections and shall contain such information as the Chief of Building Inspections shall prescribe. (b) Permits shall be issued in the name of the owner of the building. (c) No such permit shall be issued to a nonresident person engaging in business as a contractor, as defined in Chapter 25 of Title 30, in Kent County until the Chief of Building Inspections is satisfied that § 2502(b) of Title 30 has been complied with to the extent applicable. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4402;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  60 Del. Laws, c. 245, §  4;  60 Del. Laws, c. 293, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4403. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4403. Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns.

§ 4403. Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns. Building inspectors or other officers authorized by law to issue permits for construction of any buildings, in any incorporated city or town in Kent County, shall report to the Board of Assessment of Kent County, within 10 days of the date of finalization and/or date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy, every permit issued by them respectively. Every permit shall specify the estimated cost of the proposed construction, and date the permit was finalized and/or a certificate of occupancy was issued. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4403;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  60 Del. Laws, c. 245, §  2;  68 Del. Laws, c. 369, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4404. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4404. Inspections.

§ 4404. Inspections. The Chief of Building Inspections or the Chief's designee shall make the necessary inspections to see that this chapter is complied with and may order or compel the suspension of any work that is not in compliance with this chapter. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4404;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  60 Del. Laws, c. 245, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4405. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4405. Fees.

§ 4405. Fees. The fees for issuing permits shall be prescribed by the county government. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4405;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  8;  56 Del. Laws, c. 241, §§  2, 3;  66 Del. Laws, c. 131, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4406. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4406. Records.

§ 4406. Records. (a) The Chief of Building Inspections shall keep a careful and comprehensive record of applications, permits issued, inspections made, reports rendered and of notices or orders issued. (b) The Chief of Building Inspections shall retain on file copies of all permits issued. (c) All records may be open to public inspection at the discretion of the Chief of Building Inspections, but shall not be removed from the office of the Chief of Building Inspections. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4406;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  60 Del. Laws, c. 245, §  4;
9 DE Code § 4407. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4407. Permits required.

§ 4407. Permits required. (a) A building permit shall be obtained from the county government for any new construction of any kind including additions or alterations to existing structures. (b) Before issuing a building permit, the county government may require the builder or homeowner to have a permit for waste disposal from the Division of Environmental Control. (c) The county government may by resolution waive the requirement for a building permit under specified terms and conditions as may be established by the county government but no waiver shall be permitted where the value of the work to be done exceeds $500. (d) A building permit shall be required for the construction, erection, placement or alteration of any smokestack, tree, silo, flagpole, elevated tank, power line, radio or television tower, antenna, building, structure or other improvement to real property which:  (1) Is greater than 200 feet in height above ground level; (2) Is greater in height than an imaginary trapezoidal shape beginning at the end of a runway of a public use airport, at an initial width of 50 feet and extending outward and upward at a slope of 100: 1 for a distance of 20,000 feet, to a width of 3000 feet at its ending point; (3) Is located within the approach runway area of each public use airport; or (4) Otherwise acts as an obstruction to the operation of aircraft as those terms are defined in Chapter 6 of Title 2 or by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 [14 C.F.R. Part 77]. (e) Such building permit for each such object or structure will not be issued until such time as the Department through the Office of Aeronautics has approved the application. The Department of Transportation, through the Office of Aeronautics, shall respond to the county or municipality having land use jurisdiction, regarding any objections it has to the issuance of a building permit, within 30 days of receipt of such permit for review. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4407;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  9;  59 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 575, §  20;
9 DE Code § 4408. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4408. Notice of violation.

§ 4408. Notice of violation. (a) Whenever the Chief of Building Inspections is satisfied that a building is being constructed without a permit first being issued therefor, the Chief of Building Inspections may serve a written notice or order upon the person responsible therefor, directing discontinuance of the construction until a permit has been obtained from the Chief of Building Inspections. (b) No person having been served with such notice or order shall fail within 5 days to comply with the requirements thereof. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4408;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  60 Del. Laws, c. 245, §  4;
9 DE Code § 4409. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4409. Occupancy.

§ 4409. Occupancy. Any building that has been constructed without a permit may not be occupied, maintained or used by any person except with permission of the Chief of Building Inspections. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4409;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  60 Del. Laws, c. 245, §  4;
9 DE Code § 4410. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4410. Penalties.

§ 4410. Penalties. Penalties for offenses in this chapter of the Building Code of Kent County or of violations of this chapter shall be as prescribed by ordinance of the county government of Kent County. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4410;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  66 Del. Laws, c. 131, §  2;
9 DE Code § 4411. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4411. County government to appropriate necessary funds.

§ 4411. County government to appropriate necessary funds. The county government shall annually appropriate to the Chief of Building Inspections such funds that are necessary to carry out this chapter. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4411;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164;  60 Del. Laws, c. 245, §  4;
9 DE Code § 4412. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4412. Jurisdiction of Superior Court.

§ 4412. Jurisdiction of Superior Court. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over offenses committed under this chapter. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4412;  52 Del. Laws, c. 164.;
9 DE Code § 4413. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4413. Exceptions.

§ 4413. Exceptions. This chapter, except for § 4403 of this title, shall not apply to structures and properties located within any incorporated city or town in Kent County which has adopted and enforces a building code and building permit procedures. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4413;  57 Del. Laws, c. 475.;
9 DE Code § 4414. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4414. Enforcement of construction codes; remedies.

§ 4414. Enforcement of construction codes; remedies. (a) The enforcement of any code or regulation adopted by the county government under the authority of this chapter shall be as prescribed by the county government by ordinance. (b) In case any building or structure is or is proposed to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, maintained or used, or any land is or is proposed to be used, in violation of this chapter or of any regulation or provision of any regulation or change thereof, enacted or adopted by the county government, the attorney thereof, or any owner of real estate within the district in which such building, structure or land is situated, may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, institute injunction, mandamus, abatement or any other appropriate action or actions, proceeding or proceedings to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance or use. 60 Del. Laws, c. 605, §  2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 304, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4415. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 44. Building Permits and Construction Codes|§ 4415. Construction using public financial assistance.

§ 4415. Construction using public financial assistance. No building or structure shall be constructed using public financial assistance in a manner that violates Chapter 42 of Title 31, and no occupancy or use permit shall be issued unless such building or structure complies with Chapter 42 of Title 31. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  2;
9 DE Code § 4601. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4601. Definitions.

§ 4601. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:  (1) The term “County” shall mean Kent County. (2) The term “district” or the term “county sewer district” shall mean any sewage disposal district or sanitary district established pursuant to this chapter. (3) The term “sanitary district” shall mean a county sewer district established to provide 1 or more facilities necessary or convenient for the collection of sewage, the treatment of such sewage and delivery of such treated effluent into the facilities of a sewage disposal district for final treatment. (4) The term “sewage” shall mean all types of human or animal waste, industrial or commercial waste or any other waste suitable for treatment and disposal through the facilities of sewage treatment plants. (5) The term “sewage disposal district” shall mean a county sewer district established to provide 1 or more sewer facilities necessary or convenient for the transmission, final treatment and disposal of effluent received from the sewage collection facilities of a sanitary sewer district or from any other source as specifically provided herein.9 Del. C. 1953, §  4601;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4602. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4602. Purpose.

§ 4602. Purpose. (a) The county government may establish or extend 1 or more county sewage disposal districts and county sanitary districts in the manner hereinafter provided for the purpose of the collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal of sewage. (b) A county district established or extended hereunder may consist of 2 or more noncontiguous areas. (c) Sanitary districts may only be established or extended within the boundaries of a sewage disposal district. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4602;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4603. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4603. Planning.

§ 4603. Planning. (a) The county government may:  (1) Assemble data, and develop plans relating to the collection, transmission, treatment and disposal of sewage within the County, and relating to the elimination or alleviation of sewage problems; and (2) Study the possibility of developing and utilizing existing facilities to make them available to the several municipalities, and other political subdivisions and unincorporated areas within the County. (b) The county government on its own motion may cause a preliminary report including maps and plans to be prepared for the establishment of a certain area or areas of the County as a county district. Such maps and plans shall show:  (1) The boundaries of the area or areas which the county government in its judgment considers will be benefited directly or indirectly by the particular project; (2) A description of the area or areas sufficient to permit definite and conclusive identification of all parcels of property included therein; (3) The proposed location of all facilities such as lateral, trunk, interceptor and outfall sewers, pumping stations, and treatment and disposal facilities; (4) Estimates of the cost of construction of the facilities as shown on the maps and plans; and (5) The method of financing such facilities. If the report shall contain recommendations for the establishment of 2 or more zones of assessment within a county district, the maps and plans shall show the boundaries of each of such zones and the estimated initial allocation of the cost of construction of the facilities recommended to be charged to each of such zones. (c) The county government may employ or contract for such engineering, legal, professional and other assistance as from time to time may be needed, and may incur such other expenses as may be necessary to carry out the powers herein set forth. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4603;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4604. Public hearing.

§ 4604. Public hearing. (a) Upon completion of the preliminary report and the maps and plans, the county government shall call a public hearing upon a proposal to establish a county district to comprise the area or areas defined in such maps and plans. (b) The county government shall cause a notice of public hearing to be posted in 4 public places within the proposed district and shall cause a notice of the public hearing to be published at least once in a newspaper published within the County and having a general circulation therein. The first publication thereof shall be not less than 10 days before the date set therein for the hearing. The notice of hearing shall contain a description of the area or areas to be included within the proposed district, and if the report shall have recommended the establishment of zones of assessment, a description of the area or areas to be included within such zones, the improvement proposed, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvement, the allocation of such maximum amount as between the zones of assessment recommended, if any, and shall specify the time and the place where the county government will meet to consider the matter and to hear all parties interested therein concerning the same. In the event that zones of assessment and allocation of cost of the facilities between such zones of assessment are provided for, said notice shall further state that said zones of assessment and said allocations of cost may be changed from time to time by resolution of the county government adopted after a public hearing whenever said county government shall determine that such changes are necessary in the public interest. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4604;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4605. Representation by municipalities and districts.

§ 4605. Representation by municipalities and districts. At the public hearing on the establishment of a county district which includes the whole or any part of a district furnishing a similar service as the proposed district, a city or a town, such district, city or town, may be represented by an officer of the district, city or town, duly designated by the governing body of such district, city or town to attend. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4605;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4608. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4608. Review.

§ 4608. Review. Any interested party aggrieved by the final determination made by the county government establishing the district or authorizing the increase and improvement of facilities previously authorized for an existing district, may make application for review by a court of competent jurisdiction, of any and all of the final determinations made by the county government in connection with the proceeding establishing the district or authorizing the increase for improvements of facilities previously authorized for an existing district; provided, that application for review is made within 30 days from the effective date of the resolution establishing the district, or extending the boundaries thereof, or the adoption of a resolution authorizing the increase and improvement of facilities previously authorized for an existing district. Unless such application is made within 30 days as aforesaid, the resolution establishing the district, extending the boundaries thereof, or authorizing the increase and improvement of facilities previously authorized for an existing district shall be final and conclusive, and shall be presumptive evidence of the regularity of the proceedings for the establishment of the district for the extension thereof or for the authorization of the increase and improvement of facilities previously authorized for an existing district, and all other actions taken by the county government in relation thereto. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4608;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4609. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4609. Validation of prior establishment of districts.

§ 4609. Validation of prior establishment of districts. Any district heretofore established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is hereby declared and determined to have been validly established, regardless of the failure of the county government or any of its officials or employees to comply with the requirements as to the establishment of such district set forth in this chapter, and notwithstanding that any of the proceedings taken to establish such district were not validly taken, and notwithstanding that the area of the district is less than the area in which the proposed sewage improvements are to be constructed and that such sewage improvements will serve an area greater than the area of such district; provided, however, that any assessment levied on the lots and parcels of land in such district or any extension thereof shall be in proportion as nearly as may be to the benefit which each parcel would derive from such proposed sewage improvements, regardless of the total cost of such sewage improvements. Sewage disposal systems may be constructed on behalf of any such district either within or without the area of the district, to serve the district, any other district heretofore or hereafter established, and any municipality or other political subdivision of the State or agency which may contract for the use and services of the sewage system. Bonds of the county government may be issued to finance the cost of such sewage system whether authorized by bond resolutions heretofore or hereafter adopted by the county government. The bonds shall be payable in the manner provided by § 4656 of this title. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4608A;  57 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4610. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4610. Plans and specifications.

§ 4610. Plans and specifications. After a district shall have been established, the county government shall cause to be prepared by the County Engineer or duly licensed engineer employed or contracted for that purpose, detailed plans and specifications for the improvement, a detailed estimate of the expense, and with the assistance of the attorney for the county government, or other legal or professional help employed or contracted for that purpose, a proposed contract or contracts for the execution of the work. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4609;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;