Seaford council unanimously approves two subdivisions, zoning changes and a PII policy; enters executive session

Seaford Mayor and Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve two residential subdivisions, adopt amendments to the city zoning code and approve a personally identifiable information privacy policy; the council then moved into an executive session to discuss personnel.

The council approved a subdivision of a city-owned parcel on the corner of Cedar Avenue and East Poplar Street into two lots to create a buildable single-family lot. The council also approved a five-lot subdivision of property owned by BCDE Investment Group LLC on North Porter Street to allow construction of five single-family dwellings.

The council adopted amendments to Chapter 15 of the Seaford Municipal Code that revise the R-3 zone language and add new definitions, including definitions for “residential condominium” and “residential condominium, detached.” Council members said the changes update and clarify existing definitions and move some accessory-use requirements into a central section of the code.

Council members also unanimously adopted a city “personally identifiable information” (PII) privacy policy. Staff said the policy limits collection to information needed for legitimate city business, requires safeguards such as encryption and access controls, and will help the city meet documentation requirements tied to federal grant applications. Council members asked staff to add biometric identifiers to the policy if the city begins collecting them in the future.

After the votes, Mayor and Council approved a motion to convene an executive session for discussion of personnel matters.

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