The 10 year Comprehensive Plan update in Kent County has begun.  The Department has joined Facebook to help keep everyone in the public up-to-date on the latest information we have for the plan update.  We will continue to post new information on our Twitter page as well.

Comprehensive Plan DRAFT Outline

As the comprehensive plan is being written, we are producing a series of informational story maps that will share information about the county and potential ideas or recommendations for this plan.  Follow along as they are released!

Individual Chapters 

Population and Demographics

Economic Development

Parks and Recreation

 Housing

Natural Resources

Community Facilities

Historic Preservation

Land Use

 Combined Document

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.