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County adopts new land-use ordinance and zoning map after technical amendments
Summary
Kent County commissioners adopted Code Home Rule Bill 4‑20‑25, the new land-use ordinance and accompanying zoning map, after staff-proposed technical amendments were accepted during a legislative-session vote.
The Kent County Board of County Commissioners adopted Code Home Rule Bill 4‑20‑25 and the updated zoning map after accepting technical amendments prepared by staff.
Tom (county attorney) told the board staff had prepared “amendments which are essentially technical clarifications” negotiated with the Critical Area Commission. Planning staff presented a final exhibit described as “in the form that will be the final law.”
Commissioners moved to approve the written amendment to Exhibit A and then to adopt CHR 4‑20‑25. The motion passed and the chair declared the bill adopted and the zoning map (Exhibit B) included in that action.
Why it matters: the new ordinance and map change land-use and zoning regulations for the county; staff said the amendments addressed technical issues required for acceptance by the Critical Area Commission. The board also noted it had received written comments, which will be made part of the record.
Next steps: the county clerk will record the adopted ordinance and related exhibits and the county will incorporate the new zoning map into official records.
