The 10 year Comprehensive Plan update in Kent County has finished.  We thank everyone who got involved for their help and input.  The Department will continue to post department updates on Facebook when future projects occur.  We will continue to post new information on our Twitter page as well.

Adopted Plan

Full Plan with appendices

Full Plan without appendices

Below are the story maps we produced for the plan process for public review and consupmtion.  They were a big part of gathering and sharing information for the plan and we'd like to continue to provide the information for the near future.

Population and Demographics

Economic Development

Parks and Recreation

 Housing

Natural Resources

Community Facilities

Historic Preservation

Land Use

Community Design

Intergovernmental Coordination

Transportation

 Combined Document

June 5th Levy Court Presentation

January 9th Levy Court Presentation  

Vision Statement

To preserve the rural and community character of Kent County by encouraging the most appropriate use of land, water, and other resources that protects the County's natural, historic, and cultural resources, allows for economic opportunity, preserves farmland, manages growth, and provides a safe sustainable environment in which all citizens may live, work, shop, learn, and play.

Industrial Areas

The 2007 Comprehensive Plan designates potential areas for larger scale economic development.  The following are the indentified areas:

Clayton

West Cheswold

North Dover

West Frederica

West Milford

South Harrington

Farmington

Commercial Areas

The 2007 plan also identified areas that would be appropriate for increased commercial uses.  This following map identifies areas around the county that may be able to handle more commercial activity.  It recommends a maximum amount of new zoning acreage within the time between comprehensive plan updates.

Commercial Areas Map 

TDR Program

TDR Maps

TDR Ordinance (Land Development)

TDR Ordinance (Zoning)

Questions? Call Planning Services at (302) 744-2471.