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Councilors debate bill to limit developer voting power on open‑space changes; stormwater and maintenance questions remain

New Castle County Land Use Committee · December 2, 2025
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Summary

An ordinance introduced by Councilman Koneko would change UDC provisions so occupied homeowners have more say when open‑space or common‑facility rules change; supporters called it a fairness issue while others asked for protections for stormwater facilities and clarity on developer maintenance obligations.

Councilman Kevin Koneko introduced Ordinance 25‑094 to change the Unified Development Code’s rules on when open‑space and common‑facility requirements can be modified. Koneko said the current two‑thirds rule can allow a developer that still owns many lots to outvote occupied homeowners, and he framed…

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