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9 DE Code § 6716. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 67. Sewers and Water|§ 6716. Connection of property with sewer or water mains.

§ 6716. Connection of property with sewer or water mains. Permits for connecting any property by a drain or pipe with any county sewer or water main shall be obtained from the county government and shall be issued only to plumbers licensed to do business in this State. No permit will be granted for connecting any property by a drain or pipe with any sewer or water main unless application is made therefor to the county government in writing upon blanks furnished by the county government. The application shall state the full name of the owner, the size and kind of drain or pipe to be used, and a full description of the premises, its location, the number and size of each building located thereon to be drained, the area of each floor thereof, including the floor of the cellar or basement, all of the purposes for which the drain or pipe is to be used, the time when the connection is to be made and other particulars for a full understanding of the subject and that the owner will be subject to all the rules and regulations prescribed by the county government. The application shall be signed by the owner of the property to be drained or supplied with water and by a plumber licensed to do business in this State. The owner shall also execute a release to the county government releasing the county government, its officers and agents and the County from all liability or damage which may in any manner result to the premises by reason of such connection. No permit shall be deemed to authorize anything not therein specifically stated. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6716;  55 Del. Laws, c. 263;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  10A;
9 DE Code § 6717. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 67. Sewers and Water|§ 6717. Licensed plumber to connect property with sewers or mains.

§ 6717. Licensed plumber to connect property with sewers or mains. All necessary plumbing work to be done in connecting any property with a county sewer or water main shall be done by a plumber licensed to do business in this State, in a good and workmanlike manner, and with good and proper materials, and shall be subject to the approval of the county government or its designated agent. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6717;  55 Del. Laws, c. 263;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  10A;
9 DE Code § 6718. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 67. Sewers and Water|§ 6718. Misrepresentations in application and unauthorized connections with sewer or water main; penalty.

§ 6718. Misrepresentations in application and unauthorized connections with sewer or water main; penalty. Whoever wilfully makes any misrepresentation in any application or makes or maintains any connection with any sewer or water main contrary to the authority granted by permits issued therefor by the county government, or without a permit therefor in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, shall be fined not less than $5.00 nor more than $500. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6718;  55 Del. Laws, c. 263.;
9 DE Code § 6719. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 67. Sewers and Water|§ 6719. Surveys and inspections by county government; penalty for refusal to permit.

§ 6719. Surveys and inspections by county government; penalty for refusal to permit. (a) The county government or its designated representatives may go upon the land for the purpose of making surveys for sewers, sewer systems, sewage disposal plants, water mains, water systems, water treatment plants, pumping plants, or for right-of-way or other property right required for the sewerage or water systems. (b) The county government or its designated representatives may inspect, at reasonable hours, any premises, dwellings or other buildings in the vicinity of a county sewer to determine if it is connected to the county sewer or water main, or to determine if the sewer or water main connection has been made or is being maintained in accordance with the regulations of the county government. (c) Whoever refuses to permit inspections and surveys at reasonable hours shall be fined not less than $10 for every such refusal. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6719;  55 Del. Laws, c. 263;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  10A;
9 DE Code § 6720. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 67. Sewers and Water|§ 6720. Construction of chapter with other laws.

§ 6720. Construction of chapter with other laws. The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, the powers conferred by any other general, special or local law. The powers conferred by this chapter may be exercised notwithstanding that any other general, special or local law may confer such powers, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in such other general, special or local law. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6720;  55 Del. Laws, c. 263.;
9 DE Code § 6721. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 67. Sewers and Water|§ 6721. Annexation.

§ 6721. Annexation. Any annexation by any municipality of any previously unincorporated area shall not confer upon the annexing municipality any right, title or interest in any part of any water or sewer system constructed, acquired, extended or improved pursuant to this chapter, except as a resolution of the county government may so provide. No such resolution shall be adopted by the county government unless the annexing municipality shall have deposited a fund sufficient to pay when due any outstanding bonds issued hereunder for the purchase, construction, acquisition, extension or improvement of all systems wholly or partly within the annexed area, with interest to the date of call or redemption and any redemption or call premium applicable thereto. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6721;  55 Del. Laws, c. 263.;
9 DE Code § 6801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6801. Definitions.

§ 6801. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the same shall be inconsistent with the context:  (1) “Commission” means “County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County” created by this chapter. (2) “County Engineer” means “County Engineer of Sussex County.” (3) “County government” means “the county governing body of Sussex County.” (4) “District” means “corporate boundaries of Sussex County including municipalities which choose to be included in the planning and zoning district.” (5) “Highway Department” means “Department of Transportation of the State of Delaware.” (6) “Plan” means “comprehensive development plan of the district.” (7) “Recorder's office” means “Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County.” (8) “Road” includes any “road,” “street,” “highway,” “freeway,” “parkway,” or other public thoroughfare.9 Del. C. 1953, §  6801;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11A;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  22;
9 DE Code § 6802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6802. Statement of purposes.

§ 6802. Statement of purposes. For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, prosperity and general welfare, as well as for the purpose of securing coordinated plans for land use, transportation, public facilities and utilities and public works expenditures in that portion of Sussex County which is not included within the corporate limits of any city or town, unless any territory within such corporate limits is included upon request made by the governing body or authority of any such city or town, and as well as for the purpose of preventing the unnecessary duplication of facilities or utilities, the body to be known as the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County is created and the area over which this Commission shall have jurisdiction shall be known as the County Planning District. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6802;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95.;
9 DE Code § 6803. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6803. Commission members; appointment, terms and qualifications.

§ 6803. Commission members; appointment, terms and qualifications. (a) The Commission shall consist of 7 members as follows:  (1) Two nonvoting, ex officio members, the County Engineer and a member of the county government; and (2) Five voting members all of whom shall be appointed by the county government. (b) The term of the county government member and the County Engineer shall come to an end at the end of the term for which they were elected or chosen respectively. The members of the Commission appointed by the Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Social Services, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Agriculture shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. (c) The voting members appointed by the county government shall be appointed as follows:  (1) During the month of June of each year in which a term of any members theretofore appointed by the county government expires, the county government shall appoint members to the Commission. The terms of office shall commence on the July 1 following appointment. Each member shall serve until that member's successor is appointed and qualified. Each member shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, except that a member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring for any reason other than expiration of term, shall be appointed for the unexpired term. The appointed members shall be residents of Sussex County and no more than 2 members shall be appointed for the same council district. (2) Each member shall be a freeholder and a resident of Sussex County. No more than 1 member shall live inside any incorporated city or town not included in county planning. No more than 3 members shall be of the same political party. Originally, 2 members shall be appointed for 3 years, 2 members for 2 years, and the remaining member for 1 year. (3) Appointees shall be persons having the knowledge and experience to pass upon planning and zoning problems in connection with urban and rural development, and who at the time of appointment are not candidates for or incumbents of an elective public office. (d) When any vacancy occurs in the Commission, either by death, resignation, expiration of term of office, removal, or otherwise, of any person so appointed, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the body or person which appointed the member to the office in which such vacancy occurred. (e) The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be paid their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6803;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11B;  59 Del. Laws, c. 212, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  22;  70 Del. Laws, c. 44, §§  1-5;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  5;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  20;  77 Del. Laws, c. 441, §  1;
9 DE Code § 6804. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6804. Commission organization; power and duties.

§ 6804. Commission organization; power and duties. (a) At the first regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission in July of each year, the Commission shall convene and organize by selecting a chair. Before entering upon the duties of the office, each member shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation prescribed by the Constitution. The Commission may create and fill such other offices in addition to chair as it may determine. It shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations, which record shall be a public record. (b) Three voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. (c) The county government shall provide suitable and convenient office space for the use and occupancy of the Commission, and shall furnish and supply all necessary equipment for the office. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6804;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11B;  65 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
9 DE Code § 6805. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6805. Secretary and personnel of Commission.

§ 6805. Secretary and personnel of Commission. (a) The Commission shall appoint a Secretary who shall serve for such time, and perform such duties and receive such compensation as the Commission may prescribe. The secretary shall give bond if required by the Commission in such amount as the Commission may require. (b) The Commission may appoint, discharge at pleasure and fix the compensation of such employees and staff or any contract for the services of such persons, firms, or corporations as, from time to time, in its judgment may be necessary to the exercise of its powers under this chapter; provided, however, that all actions of the Commission under this subsection are subject to county government approval, and the county government may require any employee to give bond with surety approved by it in a sum to be fixed by the Commission. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6805;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11B;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
9 DE Code § 6806. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6806. Assistance to Commission by County.

§ 6806. Assistance to Commission by County. The county government may, from time to time, upon request of the Commission and for the purpose of special surveys, assign or detail to the Commission any members of the administrative staffs or agencies of the County, or direct any such staff or agency to make for the Commission special surveys or studies requested by the Commission. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6806;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95.;
9 DE Code § 6807. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6807. Comprehensive development plan of the District.

§ 6807. Comprehensive development plan of the District. (a) The Commission shall prepare a plan as expressed in maps, figures, and text which shall, among other elements, include: Statements of objectives, standards, principles and policies pertaining to the physical development of the District; existing and proposed patterns and intensity of land use; existing and proposed traffic circulation and transportation systems; existing and proposed public facilities, programs and utilities. The plan shall include such other features and programs as may come wholly or partially within county jurisdiction; and in addition, include those planning elements existing and proposed within a city or town as are likely to bear an important relationship to the physical development of the district. The plan shall be a public record, but its purpose and effect shall be solely as an aid to the Commission in the performance of its duties. A copy of the plan shall be forwarded to the State Planning Office and all municipalities within the County for review. After the Commission adopts the plan or amendments thereto, the plan shall be forwarded to the county government for formal action. (b) The Commission may also prepare a recommended 6-year capital improvements program including an annual capital budget and various codes and ordinances intended to implement the comprehensive plan. (c) The Commission may, from time to time, amend, extend or add to the plan under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. (d) The plan may cover areas within the corporated limits of any city or town in Sussex County, to the extent that such areas shall be deemed, in the judgment of the Commission, to be related to the planning of the District. The plan shall have no legal effect in such areas except when such areas request inclusion within the District as provided for in § 6802 of this title. (e) The Commission shall encourage the cooperation of the cities and towns within Sussex County in any matter concerning the plan and, if requested, shall advise the governing body or authority of any city or town in Sussex County with respect thereto. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6807;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11B;
9 DE Code § 6808. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6808. Investigations, maps and reports of Commission.

§ 6808. Investigations, maps and reports of Commission. The Commission shall have full power to make such investigations, maps, and reports of the resources, condition and needs of the District as it deems desirable. Upon completion of such reports, the Commission shall submit the same to the county government with its recommendations. The Commission shall report annually to the county government on the activities of the Commission during the preceding year. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6808;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11B;
9 DE Code § 6809. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6809. Official map of the County.

§ 6809. Official map of the County. (a) There is established an official map of the County. The Commission shall be the maker and custodian of such map. The map shall show the location and lines of the public roads, easements, water courses and public lands within the County existing and/or established by law at the time of the preparation and setting up of the map by the Commission; and shall show the location of the lines of the roads, easements, water courses and public lands on plats which shall have been approved by the Commission at or previous to that time. (b) Whenever the Commission has prepared an approved official map or any amendment, extension or addition thereto, it shall submit, after public hearing, the approved official map or such amendment, extension or addition thereto, to the county government for its adoption. If the official map or amendment, extension or addition thereto shall pertain to the road system of or any road in Sussex County, the official map or any amendment, extension or addition thereto shall also be submitted to the Department of Transportation for its review and recommendation. Upon receipt of the recommendation from the Department of the official map or such amendment, extension or addition thereto, it shall be returned to the county government for its adoption. If adopted by the county government, the map shall be recorded in the Recorder's office within 30 days after such action. (c) The Commission may, from time to time, amend, extend, add to or remove from the official map all roads established or vacated by law, or as established by subsection (b) of this section. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6809;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11B;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  22;
9 DE Code § 6811. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6811. Approval or disapproval of plat by Commission; appeal.

§ 6811. Approval or disapproval of plat by Commission; appeal. The Commission shall approve or disapprove a plat within 45 days after the submission thereof; otherwise such plat shall be deemed to have been approved and a certificate to that effect shall be issued by the Commission upon demand. Such period may be extended by mutual agreement between the Commission and the applicant for the Commission's approval. The grounds of disapproval of any plat shall be stated upon the records of the Commission and a copy of such statement shall be furnished to the applicant. No plat shall be acted upon by the Commission without affording a hearing thereon as outlined in § 6812 of this title and notice of the time and place of which shall be sent by registered mail to such applicant not less than 5 days before the date fixed therefor. Any approval or disapproval may be appealed to the county government within 30 days of the official action of the county government. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6811;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11B;
9 DE Code § 6812. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6812. Public hearing and notice.

§ 6812. Public hearing and notice. (a) Any public hearing required by this chapter shall be held within the County and notice of the time and place thereof shall be published in 2 newspapers of general circulation in the County. Notice shall be published at least 15 days before the date of the hearing. In addition, notice of the hearing shall be posted on the property itself. The notice shall state the place at which the text and maps relating to the proposed change may be examined. (b) Public notice of any formal action taken in regard to public hearings as required by this chapter shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the County within 15 days of such action. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6812;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  65 Del. Laws, c. 19, §  1;
9 DE Code § 6813. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6813. Recording unapproved plat; penalty for.

§ 6813. Recording unapproved plat; penalty for. Any Recorder who formally files or records any plat or map contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6813;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95.;
9 DE Code § 6814. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6814. Cooperation with other agencies.

§ 6814. Cooperation with other agencies. (a) Upon the request of the county government, the Commission shall, or upon the request of the Department of Transportation, the Department of Health and Social Services, the Division of Environmental Control, or any other state, county, or municipal agency, board, department, commission or authority, the Commission may, upon such terms as may mutually be agreed upon, prepare plans and supply information relating to any of the matters set forth in this chapter. (b) In exercising the powers conferred by this chapter, the Commission is empowered to act in conjunction and cooperation with representatives, agencies, or officers of the United States government, this State, any other state, or any county, city or town within or without this State. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6814;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11B;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  22;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  6;
9 DE Code § 6815. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6815. Entry upon land; access to records.

§ 6815. Entry upon land; access to records. (a) In the performance of the functions and duties of the Commission, any member thereof or any employee or agent thereof shall have the right to enter into and upon, at reasonable times (Sundays and holidays excluded) between the hours of 8: 00 a.m. and 5: 00 p.m., any lands in the District, either public or private, and to make surveys and to place and maintain necessary monuments and markers thereon, but such entry shall be made with due care and regard for the protection and preservation of property. (b) In the performance of the functions and duties of the Commission, any member, employee or agent thereof shall have free access, without expense, to all state, county, municipal and other public records. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6815;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95.;
9 DE Code § 6816. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6816. Appropriation.

§ 6816. Appropriation. The county government may appropriate out of the general county fund such moneys, otherwise unappropriated, as it may deem fit to finance the work of the Commission and may enforce the regulations and restrictions which are adopted pursuant to this chapter, and may accept grants of money and service for these purposes, and other purposes, in accordance with this chapter, from either private or public sources, state or federal. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6816;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  57 Del. Laws, c. 762, §  11B;
9 DE Code § 6817. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 68. Planning and Zoning|§ 6817. Powers and duties of Department of Transportation not affected.

§ 6817. Powers and duties of Department of Transportation not affected. Nothing contained in this chapter shall change, alter, affect or modify the rights, powers and duties elsewhere conferred upon the Department of Transportation. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  6817;  56 Del. Laws, c. 95;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  22;