Attorney cautions commission denial could be reversed if Harmony Hills meets code; appeal expected

Jul 10, 2026

County attorney Ben Baldwin warned the commission that denying Harmony Hills if it meets code requirements risks reversal on appeal, and he cited case law constraining denial of code‑compliant subdivisions.

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During debate on Harmony Hills 2, County Attorney Ben Baldwin told the commission that Delaware law requires approval of subdivisions that meet all code requirements and cautioned that a denial could be appealed to the levy court.

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