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University of Delaware Briefs Milford Planning Commission on SB 237 Climate-Resiliency Requirement for Next Comp Plan
Summary
Philip Barnes of the University of Delaware told the Milford Planning Commission that Senate Bill 237 requires municipalities to incorporate climate change and resiliency into their next comprehensive development plans, effective Nov. 15, 2026, and solicited commission feedback before state guidelines are written.
Philip Barnes of the University of Delaware told the Milford Planning Commission that Senate Bill 237 requires the city to include climate change and resiliency in its next comprehensive development plan and that state guidance is expected later this year.
Barnes, who helped Milford produce its 2018 comprehensive plan, said the bill takes effect Nov. 15, 2026, and that the portion of the law directing municipalities to incorporate climate change and resiliency will apply to Milford’s next plan update. “Climate change and resiliency…
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