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Sussex County officials outline working group to study land-use reform, timeline and membership still open
Summary
County Administrator Lawson presented a proposed land‑use reform working group that would recommend incentives for infill, zoning and funding options. Council discussed scope, membership and a phased timeline; members asked staff to return in two weeks with a short list of nominees.
County Administrator Lawson asked the Sussex County Council on Feb. 11 to approve forming a stakeholder working group to review land‑use practices and recommend changes to promote infill development, protect farmland and support affordable and workforce housing.
The working group would develop deliverables that include incentives for residential development in state investment levels 1–3, transportation improvements phased with land use, zoning and bulk‑standard reforms to promote affordable housing, and proposals for funding roads, schools and public safety tied to growth.
Lawson said staff intends to present a membership slate to the council after soliciting volunteers and…
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