Land Use seeks one more code officer, highlights ADUs, redevelopment and tech upgrades in FY26 budget

May 8, 2025

At a May 8 New Castle County council budget hearing, the Department of Land Use presented its FY26 requests and priorities, including one additional code enforcement officer, upgrades to permitting/GIS systems and continued emphasis on affordable housing and redevelopment.

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Dave Culver, general manager of New Castle County’s Department of Land Use, told County Council on May 8 that the department’s FY26 budget requests add one code enforcement officer and fund merit and benefit increases tied to negotiated wages.

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